Payroll Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee and manage payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. This role includes compliance oversight related to payroll and benefits.

This position is fully remote and includes a full benefit package and PTO.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including:

  • Data input
  • Calculation of wages, deductions, and taxes
  • Issuance of paychecks or direct deposits

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, including proper recording of hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation components

• Review and reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and related documents to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Compliance management for payroll, taxes, and employee benefits:

  • Stay current with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  • Prepare and file payroll tax returns, including quarterly and annual filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Maintain required records and documentation related to payroll processing and benefits administration

• Reporting and analysis:

  • Generate regular reports on payroll costs, employee benefits utilization, and other relevant metrics
  • Analyze payroll data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
  • Provide insights and recommendations to management on strategies for optimizing payroll and benefits programs

• Employee support:

  • Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries, issues, and concerns, and resolve them in a timely and accurate manner
  • Educate employees on payroll processes and eligibility criteria through training sessions and communication materials
  • Provide high-quality customer service and maintain confidentiality of employee information

Requirements

• Union payroll experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, or related functions, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices, including:
  • Wage and hour laws
  • Tax withholding requirements
  • Benefit plan regulations
• Proficiency with payroll software systems such as ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms; experience with HRIS systems is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information and adhering to ethical standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Full benefit package
• PTO

Location

• Fully remote