Associate Manager, Payroll

Chamberlain Group•Oak Brook, IL

4d•$85,500 - $139,350

About The Position

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily. Chamberlain Group also includes Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of loading dock equipment for over 60 years, and Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of access control equipment in the U.S. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute all aspects of payroll processing for U.S. and Canada, including multistate and provincial payrolls, garnishments, taxes, benefits related impacts, and special compensation programs.
Ensure accuracy of records by reviewing and approving time entries, exemptions, direct deposits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and employee master file changes
Validate earnings, tax withholdings, deductions, leaves, bonuses, and 401(k)/retirement plan eligibility; review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
Validate earnings, tax withholdings, deductions, leaves, bonuses, and 401(k)/retirement plan eligibility; review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements in US and Canada including but not limited to OH BWC, PA LST, WSIB, EI, Revenue Quebec, WA DOL, and NY Disability
Safeguard payroll data confidentiality and adhere to internal controls and audit standards
Lead systems upgrades, enhancements, integrations and testing activities to ensure payroll technology remains efficient and compliant
Partner with HRIS, IT, vendors, and Finance to optimize payroll processes and resolve system related issues.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate redundancies and strengthen data integrity
Manage and carry-out the payroll submission process to the third-party processor including special pay items such as deferred compensation, company-provided vehicle, and tax gross-ups
Prepare and deliver regular or special reports for head count, labor hours and payroll costs and other items to support audit requests
Support internal and external auditors; implement recommended improvements to controls and process documentation
Acts as a key payroll advisor to HR, Company Leadership, and employees by providing guidance and subject matter expertise to resolve questions and issues
Create, maintain and monitor reporting related to payroll process efficiency, quality and effectiveness
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed