Payroll Manager

Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Payroll Manager responsible for payroll processing and compliance at Ho-Chunk, Inc. Leading payroll audits, managing policies, and ensuring tax compliance.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBellevue • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in managing payroll audits, reconciliations, and developing payroll policies and procedures.

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Payroll Processing ManagementTax Compliance ExpertisePayroll Platform ProficiencyDiscrepancy ResolutionStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll AuditsGeneral Ledger ReconciliationTax FilingsPayroll ReportingState Tax RequirementsCollective Bargaining Agreement InterpretationAttention to DetailPayroll Policy DevelopmentEmployee Training

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DayforceCostpointADP Workforce NowWorkdayUKG

Industry Keywords

Payroll Tax RegulationsState Unemployment InsuranceUnion Dues ComplianceFringe BenefitsEmployee Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Oversee payroll tax filings, year-end processing, W-2s, and other required payroll reporting.
Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Manage payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and support Finance during month-end and year-end close processes.
Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Research and resolve complex payroll issues, employee inquiries, and compliance concerns.
Coordinate payroll activities with benefits, compensation, retirement, and timekeeping functions.
Supervise and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for assigned payroll team members.
Train or instruct employees in job duties, company policies, and/or arrange for training to be provided.
Evaluate employees' job performance, discuss areas of excellence, areas in need of improvement, and recommend appropriate personnel action.
Prepares various payroll and management reports, reviews labor distribution postings, reviews quarterly payroll tax reports for any variances and processes adjustments as needed.
Reviews, reconciles, and manages vendor funding data uploads, for 401K plans and FSA/HSA plans, 409A plans, and Union trust fund plans. Responds to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of varied state tax requirements, including nexus, reciprocity agreements, withholding rules, and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI).
Experience interpreting multiple, complex collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance with union dues, wage differentials, and fringe benefits.
Proficiency with payroll platforms like Dayforce, Costpoint, ADP Workforce Now (WFN), Workday, or UKG.
Ability to diagnose and resolve discrepancies quickly.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with employees and regulatory agencies.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing payroll tax processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Oversee payroll tax filings, year-end processing, W-2s, and other required payroll reporting.
Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Manage payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and support Finance during month-end and year-end close processes.
Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Research and resolve complex payroll issues, employee inquiries, and compliance concerns.
Coordinate payroll activities with benefits, compensation, retirement, and timekeeping functions.
Supervise and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for assigned payroll team members.
Train or instruct employees in job duties, company policies, and/or arrange for training to be provided.
Evaluate employees' job performance, discuss areas of excellence, areas in need of improvement, and recommend appropriate personnel action.
Prepares various payroll and management reports, reviews labor distribution postings, reviews quarterly payroll tax reports for any variances and processes adjustments as needed.
Reviews, reconciles, and manages vendor funding data uploads, for 401K plans and FSA/HSA plans, 409A plans, and Union trust fund plans.