Catholic Relief Services

Payroll Manager, I

Catholic Relief Services

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $82,501 - $100,857 per year

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About the role

  • The Payroll Manager oversees and manages the CRS’s payroll functions for domestic & expat payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Regularly audit payroll data through thorough review and validation all payroll inputs and reporting ensuring proper record of compensation changes, garnishments, contributions and deductions.
  • Work with internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation and reports including the worker’s compensation & other state specific audits for all records are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure registration of tax jurisdictions and remittances for new remote work states and maintain ADP Smart Compliance tax notices. Prepare reporting for expat/international staff on US payroll for annual wage statements, taxable fringe benefits and tax certifications for country programs including tax filings for domestic staff.
  • Keep abreast on payroll regulations ensuring CRS payroll policies and procedures is compliant with all applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, and industry best practices
  • Ensure payroll discrepancies are accounted for with proper action provided and findings resolved in a timely and sustainable manner including troubleshooting complex issues related to timekeeping, deductions, and pay calculations.
  • Serve as System Administrator in ADP Enterprise V6.
  • Manage year-end processes including W-2s, 1099s, and other required reporting.
  • In partnership with GPR and Finance teams, proactively recommend and optimize payroll systems streamlining processes; coordinate enhancements or implementations with HRIS and Finance.
  • Develop and standardize payroll processes that support accuracy and efficiency, automating processes reducing manual work
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and address employee inquiries related to payroll. providing clear, customer‑focused communication on payroll policies and timelines.
  • Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports ensuring cross training/backup for payroll processing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • With five years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a payroll leadership or supervisory role.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
  • Experience with HRIS integrations and payroll system implementations.
  • Prior experience in multi-state or global payroll environments.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and multi‑state payroll laws and tax regulations.
  • Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity, Ceridian, UKG).
  • Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Exceptional confidentiality and integrity
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication and customer service orientation
  • Process improvement mindset
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • vision
  • generous retirement savings plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingpayroll auditingtax compliancepayroll reportingHRIS integrationspayroll system implementationsadvanced Excelproblem-solvingprocess improvement
Soft Skills
communicationcustomer serviceleadershipanalytical skillsattention to detailconfidentialityintegrityability to work under pressureteam management
Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)