Payroll Lead

Job DescriptionJob Description A Payroll Lead manages and oversees the payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while supervising and guiding the payroll team. Key Responsibilities Supervise and train payroll staff including Payroll Administrators and Specialists, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure efficient operations. Oversee payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, labor regulations, and company policies. Manage payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, or other HCM platforms, including system configurations and troubleshooting complex payroll issues. Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll data delivery. Prepare reports for audits, financial reporting, and management, including payroll summaries, leave balances, and bonus calculations. Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the payroll function. Act as the point of contact for escalated payroll inquiries and complex payroll exceptions.

Required Skills and Qualifications Education :

Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred; however, relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Experience :

3-7 years of payroll experience, with prior experience in a supervisory or lead role. Experience with Paycom is a plus.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in payroll software, strong understanding of multi-state or international payroll regulations, and advanced Excel or reporting skills.

Leadership and Communication :

Ability to mentor staff, liaise with stakeholders, and communicate complex payroll information clearly.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills :

Attention to detail and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently. Company DescriptionElite Rooter is a fast-growing, multi-market plumbing and rooter services company operating across nine regions in the United States, including San Jose, Southern California, Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Tampa. We are a people-first, performance-driven organization committed to delivering an elite customer experience in every market we serve. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a proven operational leader to join our executive team and drive the next chapter of our growth.

Company DescriptionElite Rooter is a fast-growing, multi-market plumbing and rooter services company operating across nine regions in the United States, including San Jose, Southern California, Denver, Colorado Springs, Phoenix, and Tampa. We are a people-first, performance-driven organization committed to delivering an elite customer experience in every market we serve. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a proven operational leader to join our executive team and drive the next chapter of our growth.