Payroll Manager

Job Title Payroll Manager

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Company Location Los Angeles, CA

Hybrid, On-site, Full Time

Salary 90k+ DOE

Job Summary of the Payroll Manager position

Integr8staff seeks a seasoned and hands-on expert Payroll Manager with UKG Pro Payroll experience to lead full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll processing for a renowned financial institution.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager position

• Execute biweekly payroll processing for employees across multiple states.
• Generate missing punches, pending PTO approval, timesheet change request reports in UKG READY application.
• Responsible for creating and uploading interface files, expense reimbursement, commissions, and bonus as needed.
• Process 3rd party sick pay quarterly.
• Audit and reconcile payroll data before transmitting.
• Process Garnishments, Tax Levies, and Income Deduction processes as needed.
• Manage Year End Processes, including but not limited to W-2s, W-2c, and Year End Stock Option processing.
• Execute off-cycle payroll, including in-house instant checks as needed.
• Generate various reports post-transmission, including Payroll Registers, General Ledger, Tax Liability Grand Total, Collection Detail, Payment Detail, and State Income Tax Liability.
• Reconcile Payroll Registers and Tax Liability Grand Total reports.
• Address and correct GL suspend account issues by mapping earnings / deductions codes to GL base accounts.
• Create or modify Cognos Analytics (BI) reports as required.
• Manage and maintain SIT / SUI accounts for multiple states.
• Collaborate with State tax authorities and UKG tax representatives to resolve tax issues.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries through the HR requests ticket system.
• Support accounting department by addressing payroll tax variances, GL issues, and instant checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Payroll Manager position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years’ experience managing multi-state payroll and a payroll department.
• Supervisory and leadership experience with at least 2 years required.
• Experience processing biweekly payroll for 300+ employees.
• Proficient with UKG Pro Payroll and UKG Time & Attendance.
• Prior experience with HR / Payroll ERP, time and general ledger systems required.
• Working experience of payroll tax at the federal, state and local levels.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent intrapersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to adapt to changing business needs & deadlines, including extended work hours.

Regular attendance during business hours and reliable punctuality are essential functions of this position, and conformance with company’s attendance policy is a key responsibility of the employee.

Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidates will be considered - Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.

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