Payroll Manager

In this role, the Payroll Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the process of employee wage payments. This role is also responsible for ensuring accuracy and efficiency of payroll, including ensuring that employees are paid correctly and on time. This role requires experience in payroll administration and in-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, processes, and functions. The Payroll Manager possesses analytical, methodical, and possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

This position is responsible for payroll for multiple entities.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee salaries, benefits and deductions while complying with relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with employees, finance department and external stakeholders such as tax authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and finance departments to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.
• Interview, hire, and train new staff members.
• Maintain payroll records and ensuring all data is entered into the payroll system accurately and in a timely manner including generating relevant reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local payroll, wage, hour laws, FLSA, and best practices.
• Facilitate internal and external auditors by providing records and documentation.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Conduct regularly scheduled audits of payroll records to ensure continued accuracy.
• Calculate/Verify correct employee pay by considering hours worked, overtime rates, taxes, and insurance deductions.
• Process checks and electronic employee payments.
• Process holiday, PTO, and sick leave payments.
• Answer employee questions about their time sheets.
• Obtain and verify direct debit banking information from employees.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or a combination of experience.
• 3-5 years of payroll experience
• Mathematical skills for calculating taxes and employee wages
• A clear understanding of payroll laws, taxes and PAYE procedures
• Experience with accounting software, online platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional communication skills is a must
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information
• Great interpersonal and communication skills