Payroll Manager

Human Resources, Somerville, United States of America

Payroll Manager

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people
-with real judgment and accountability.

We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

• Support and maintain multi-state (US) and multi-province (Canada) payroll
• Reconcile and audit all timecards for hourly paid staff in US and Canada using Workday and Kronos Dimensions
• Fully own the entire payroll process from start to finish, consistently monitoring the process for enhancement and efficiency increases
• Create & load Workday EIBs for Payroll Inputs, Off-Cycles and various other payroll transactions
• Ensure accurate calculations for all wages, taxes, benefit deductions, etc. (including reversals, voids, and on-demand payments)
• Process, balance and transmit payroll files on a weekly and semi-monthly basis from Workday to OSV
• Understand, process, reconcile and transmit all quarterly and annual tax files from Workday to OSV
• Manage registrations and access points for all state and provincial payroll tax accounts
• Administer monthly invoices for timely AP processing of state and provincial tax, worker’s compensation, etc.
• Complete all year-end processing for US and Canada with respective agencies (W2, W2c, T4, RL-1, T2200, etc.)
• Ensure proper calculation and grants of all accrual plans
• Update and maintain all employee garnishments for US and Canada
• Investigate complex payroll issues, identify causes, and formulate recommendations
• Interface with Accounting/Finance for issue resolution, data integrity, and successful monthly close
• Work with People Rewards Team on calculations and preparation for all leave of absence pay inputs
• Accountable for producing, sharing necessary reports from Workday & Kronos Dimensions
• Responsible for adhering to ROE compliance with filings and delivery
• Respond timely and professionally to internal customer inquiries regarding all payroll issues
• Manage and complete Annual Worker’s Compensation audit with external agency
• Work alongside VP Corporate Tax to comply with Unclaimed Property processes
• Liaison with Finance, Corporate & Retail P&O Partners ADHOC processing items, bonus calculations, etc.
• Additional payroll related reporting, audits & projects as needed
• Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience processing US multi-state payroll required (30+ states, including Puerto Rico); and processing Canada multi-provincial payroll
• Understanding of Payroll Tax Compliance in US and Canada
• Experience working with Kronos UKG, Workday and OSV systems highly desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Federal and Provincial Tax Regulations and in-depth knowledge of Employment Standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required and demonstrated ability to see big picture
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be well organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Proficiency with Excel and other MS Office applications required
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn systems and processes

The hiring range base pay for this position is $57,00-$75,810 + Bonus + Benefits

Pay may vary depending on…