Manager, Payroll

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Payroll Manager aids in the processing and reviewing of the weekly, bi-weekly, and special payrolls, as well as other HR system transactions. This person must perform work of a specialized and confidential nature, as well as interpreting and understanding company policy and federal tax regulations and state labor law guidelines to process payrolls in compliance with the law.

Areas of responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

Payroll Processing :

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, which can include, monthly, quarterly, and annual bonuses, commissions, with either the scheduled payroll cycles, or off-cycle process.
• Enter time corrections / adjustments from time and attendance system.
• Approve / Override exceptions.
• Communicate through email and by phone with managers and employees to clarify information and answer questions regarding payroll and time and attendance in a timely manner.
• Prepare and transmit payroll files to payroll processor.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Understand and apply federal and state tax laws specifically related to payroll and time and attendance.
• Receive and respond timely and accurately to agency notices (see examples below) and forward garnishment deductions to payroll processor.
• Calculate manual paychecks from gross to net as needed.
• Calculation and administration of overpayments.
• Reconcile missed deductions.
• Understand quarterly / annual filings and locality requirements.
• Write and maintain custom payroll reports for managers and corporate office.
• Train managers on time and attendance and payroll processes.
• Other duties as assigned

HR :

Agency Notices :

Education, Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

Work Environment

Office, Hybrid, or Remote are options

Physical demands may include but are not limited to :

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.

Travel

10-15%

Exemption Status

Exempt