Payroll Manager

JOB FUNCTION

To manage the periodic processing of payroll to the company's approximately 2,000 employees as well as managing all payroll-related projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1 . Manage Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Associates. 2 . Draft, implement, review and maintain payroll policy and procedure documentation. 3 . Work with Human Resources to establish and maintain a written pay policy. 4 . Enforce all payroll-related policies. 5 . Work with Human Resources to establish procedures regarding the new hire process and any other payroll-related Human Resources procedure (relocation, tuition reimbursement, etc.). 6 . Identify opportunities and initiate, plan and implement process improvements in payroll processes. 7 . Manage various projects, including establishing project timeline, involving all necessary parties, working with third party consultant if applicable, and execution. 8 . Administer time-keeping software (Kronos). a . Create, test, troubleshoot new pay rules. b . Create new views/reports ("genies"). c . Develop and enforce a weekly audit plan. d . Manage projects related to time-keeping system. e . Work with IT on any clock-related issues. f . Stay abreast of product updates. 9 . Understand and resolve any general ledger reconciling issues related to payroll, including reconciliation of payroll tax accounts. 10 . Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with policies and/or contracts (union and non-union). 11 . Effectively communicate significant changes/updates to large groups of employees/managers. 12 . Oversee payroll processing at a high level. a . Work with Payroll Supervisor on any issues. b . Review audit results for each periodic payroll. 13 . Handle garnishments, IRS levies, and other miscellaneous compliance issues. 14 . Serve as primary contact with third party tax administrator to resolve any issues. 15 . Prepare and file tax returns, as needed. 16 . Oversee year-end reporting process. 17 . Research and resolve complex payroll accounting issues (i.e. acquisitions and divestitures, inter-company, cash reconciliations, etc.) 18 . Understand various data requests and coordinating the resources necessary to fulfill the requests. 19 . Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports. 20 . Understand the company's various union agreements and ensure that the payroll process is in accordance with those agreements. 21 . Monitor changes in payroll laws/regulations and enforce, when necessary. Advise management on needed actions. 22 . Participate in annual Employee Benefit Plan audit, including preparation and/or reconciliation of various documents. 23 . Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; participate in professional societies. 24 . Draft and/or update training materials. Present training in conjunction with Payroll Supervisor. 25 . Evaluate payroll staff by establishing goals, monitoring and measuring, counseling and disciplining employees. Ensure a high-level of customer service to our internal customers. 26 . Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

1 . Associates degree in Business or related field or 10+ years of payroll experience required. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field desirable. 2 . Certified Payroll Practitioner (CPP) desirable. 3 . 5-7 years of payroll experience (10+ years of payroll experience if no Associates or Bachelor's degree). 4 . Microsoft Office required. JD Edwards, Business Objects/Crystal and Kronos experience preferred. 5 . Payroll tax law (multi-state) knowledge. 6 . Understanding of General American Payroll Association Guidelines and Practices. 7 . General ledger understanding. 8 . Professional oral and written interpersonal communication. 9 . Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion while performing job duties. 10 . 2-3 Years of supervisory experience.