Senior Manager / Payroll Director

SUMMARY

Lead the payroll function of a 4,000+ employee organization. The ideal candidate will excel in managing and developing a team with an emphasis on providing superior customer service. They will have previous process improvement experience with a demonstrated willingness to ‘roll up their sleeves’ to get the job done. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to make an impact. The position reports to the SVP of Total Rewards and will lead a team of 6. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and guarantee accurate weekly and biweekly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with federal and state wage & hour laws for union and non-union employees.
• Ensure the processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations is accurate and timely.
• Time and Attendance processing and system maintenance.
• Lead and mentor the payroll staff; set goals and evaluate performance for team members.
• Perform journal entries, reconciliations, and General Ledger support; audit payroll balance sheets and YTD earning.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations relating to payroll operations and control.
• Continuous improvement of payroll processes and strategies to align with overall business objectives, drive process excellence, and eliminate errors. Work cross-functionally with supervisors, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Resolve escalations, by providing root cause analysis and corrective action for complex and non-routine situations for all levels of employees and management.
• Manage relocation program financial reporting, including tax.
• Manage regular preparation of relevant reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports as well as periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, state and federal agencies, and unions.
• Protect and maintain confidential information.
• Ad hoc reports and projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or an equivalent level of knowledge in a relevant field
• Ten years+ previous experience with payroll
• Multi-state tax expertise
• Extensive experience with SAP payroll system
• Relocation tax and reporting experience
• Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and evaluating staff
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to maintaining data accuracy and timeliness in processing and delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and utilize resources appropriately
• Desire to provide outstanding and ‘above and beyond’ customer service
• Willingness to be a "working" manager to get the job done
• High energy and a strong work ethic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AEC industry background
• Experience in Government contracting (Davis Bacon, Service Contract, etc.)
• Workday payroll background
• Union payroll management and reporting
• Experience implementing new a payroll system/conversion