
Payroll Manager, I
Catholic Relief Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $82,501 - $100,857 per year
Tech Stack
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)