Payroll and Employment Tax Manager Hybrid

Overview

This role involves leading U.S. and global payroll activities, including the development of payroll policies, procedures, and strategy. Responsibilities include directing payroll staff and overseeing tasks required to meet the organization’s payroll processing objectives, working with internal and external auditors and state and federal agencies.

Hybrid work is preferred. Dayforce experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to payroll process standards, including system design, data collection, calculations, data input, and related reporting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies, procedures, and controls related to payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Lead and develop the payroll team, including hiring, training, and employee development; managing workload and establishing priorities; ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures; and managing/reviewing annual performance reviews while monitoring relevant performance metrics.
• Manage payroll work activities, including verification of electronic reports; salary deductions (mandatory and voluntary); W-2 preparation; and quarterly and annual federal, state, and local tax reporting and other actions affecting personnel payment and payroll history.
• Serve as payroll lead for special projects, including continued development of an integrated Human Resource/Payroll information system; provide direction to HRIS regarding maintenance and enhancements to payroll and HR suite products.
• Protect payroll operations by maintaining confidentiality of records.
• Support global expansion by managing payroll processes for the U.S. & Canada.
• Assist internal and external auditors by providing requested documents, reports, and payroll-related credentials; answering questions regarding information and/or procedures; and implementing procedural changes recommended by auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with course study in accounting or a related field required.
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a global environment.
• Retail or multi-location experience, preferred.
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP designation preferred.
• Knowledge of major payroll applications, such as ADP and/or Ceridian.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and adopt an effective resolution.
• Ability to select information from financial and operating records and organize it for reporting.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Knowledge of payroll, human resources, and accounting operations applications.
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll functions and administration, including regulations and their underlying principles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package available.
• Rewarding environment and competitive pay.
• Generous discount after first pay period.
• Referral incentive program.
• Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• 401K Program.
• Paid vacation, wellness days, and holidays, including your birthday off.
• Pet benefits.

Additional Information

• This position includes participation in live interviews. Candidates must not use real-time generative AI tools to compose or feed their answers during any live interview (virtual or in-person). Assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, live captions) may be used, and reasonable accommodation may be requested in advance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization encourages applications from all qualified candidates and maintains a record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Accommodation can be requested during the application process through Human Resources.