Payroll Services Manager

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The U.S. Payroll Services Manager will lead a team of payroll professionals and oversee various payroll processes, including Certified Payroll, Union dues & benefits processing, Over payments & Garnishments. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll management, with specific expertise in these payroll services. This role requires strong team leadership skills, knowledge in legal standards, and a focus on process automation and continuous improvement.

This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our payroll processes and is a critical member of the North America Payroll Leadership Team.

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives –
  WE DARE TO CARE
  !
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K
  match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with
  tuition assistance and student debt support
  .

From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

• Lead and manage a team of 8 payroll professionals, providing guidance, support, and development.
• Manage certified payroll processes, ensuring compliance with prevailing wage laws and regulations, in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Manage union dues and deductions for multiple sales and service unions in North America, ensuring accurate and timely processing. Calculate and manage fringe benefits, ensuring accurate and compliant processing.
• Administer garnishments and tax levies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage over payments, including identification, recovery, and resolution.
• Oversee escheatment management, ensuring compliance with state laws.
• Coordinate payroll audits, both internal and external, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve payroll services efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage change requests and payroll-related projects, ensuring successful implementation and integration.
• Oversee payroll aspects of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports, including People Soft query reporting on wages.
• Coordinate and respond to Department of Labor (DOL) audits, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or 7 years of payroll management.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll management with specific experience in union payroll, certified payroll/prevailing wage, over payments, and garnishments.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
• Workday experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in managing a payroll team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems, with experience in automation and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the…