Manager Payroll 3

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end payroll operations for a complex, multi‑location workforce, ensuring timely and accurate processing for all pay groups.
• Analyze, audit, reconcile, and resolve complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company guidelines, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and federal, state, and IRS regulations.
• Research and interpret federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and resolve tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues related to payroll processing.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and internal controls for payroll, including documentation of key processes and controls.
• Respond to internal and external auditing and regulatory inquiries, providing analysis, support, and timely resolution of findings.
• May work with system programmers and IT partners to design and implement payroll system changes, enhancements, and integrations; may administer company payroll systems in coordination with outside service providers.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and aligned handling of compensation, benefits, leaves, and other pay‑related programs.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reports to monitor payroll performance, accuracy, and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll staff, including workload planning, performance management, and skills development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve employee experience regarding pay and payroll inquiries.

This role will demand the following characteristics for success