Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Job Duties :
Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.

Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department / division transfers.

Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.

Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.

Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.

Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.

Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.

Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.