Payroll Manager

Lincoln Military Housing A company for Growth and Opportunity!

Lincoln Military Housing was formed in 2001 through a Department of Defense (DoD) contract with parent company Lincoln Property Company. Our mission has always been to increase the quality of military housing for our nation's service men and women. Lincoln Military Housing now provides more than 36,000 family homes for military members across the US. Our Team Members are passionate about the work they do and take pride in our mission of providing our military families with exemplary service in a quality home environment.

When you join Lincoln Military Housing, you will be working alongside a team of talented and passionate individuals with unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development and career growth. Every day with Lincoln Military Housing, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our service members and their families by demonstrating our core values of INTEGRITY, COMMUNICATION, EMPOWERMENT, RESPECT, BALANCE, and COMMITMENT. We take pride in serving those who serve us.

A Day in the Life of a Payroll Manager:

As a Lincoln Military Housing Payroll Manager, you will manage all aspects of the companys payroll functions for approximately 1400 employees nationwide, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Your role will serve as a support to various internal customers within the organization, therefore they should have the ability to interact in a positive, professional and customer service-oriented manner. This position is located in our corporate headquarters in Newport Beach, CA.

Your Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation and processing of semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for 1400+ employees through the DayForce (Ceridian) payroll system.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Works with payroll vendor and project team on new software implementation, roll out and training.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Audits payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

What You Need for Success:

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Experience working in a large organization of over 1000+ employees preferred.
• Prior experience with implementing a new payroll software.
• Must have prior experience with Ceridian payroll software, DayForce (preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google or related software.
• Extremely knowledgeable with state/federal wage and hour laws, specific to overtime, on-call, CA meal period requirements, etc.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Experience with multi-state payroll, well-versed in state and federal wage and hour requirements.
• Five plus years of related experience required.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

What We Provide You:

Lincoln offers a wide range of insurance options and benefit programs. Our benefits take into consideration everything from career development to family matters, health and wellness, and we are committed to doing everything we can to offer you quality benefits and health-care coverage. In addition, we offer competitive compensation and generous paid time off.

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