Supervise a team of payroll professionals, providing mentorship, training, and support.
Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including accurate and timely preparation of all payrolls (weekly, biweekly, monthly).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage laws and oversee accurate production and distribution of W-2 Forms and year-end tax reporting.
Administer enterprise resource planning systems (Workday, ADP, OSV, etc.), audit payroll cycle batches, and ensure proper uploads to the general ledger.
Research, analyze, and resolve escalated payroll issues, including audits and budget variances.
Review and audit monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of payroll reports, assist with third-party payroll requests, and support workers’ compensation audits.
Actively engage with cross-functional leadership to support business strategies and foster collaborative relationships.
Foster a cooperative and inclusive team environment, adapting to multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Actively seeks opportunities to influence, build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
Eight (8) or more years of relevant payroll professional experience in a high-volume environment
Eight (8) or more years of experience leading or supervising a team
An equivalent combination of education or experience may be accepted
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
Superior knowledge of payroll processing and accounting principles in a high-volume organization.
Advanced understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and labor laws.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and payroll systems such as Workday, ADP and OSV.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingaccounting principlespayroll regulationstax requirementslabor lawsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsprocess improvementoperational efficiency

Soft Skills

mentorshiptrainingsupportcollaborative relationshipsteam environmentadaptabilityinfluencerelationship buildingalignment

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)