Manager Payroll (100% Virtual Remote)

US Foods

4d • $85,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html NOTE: Before you begin your internal job search, please review the criteria you will need to start the process. The Payroll Manager manages the Corporate Payroll Department, ensuring that all processes are executed appropriately and in a timely manner. This includes payroll tax reporting and reconciliations. Operates as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues and continuously looks for improvements in processes. Optimizes the contribution of the team through coaching, counseling and implements workable solutions to business issues/problems. Conducts work planning and prioritization to optimize performance of the team and defines standards. This individual manages effective internal/external client relationships within own area of responsibility, and builds client relationships in the wider group or unit. This position has has been segmented as Remote Anywhere meaning the work is completed 100% remote anywhere in the U.S. except Hawaii or United States Territories. The Corporate Payroll Manager is responsible for a high-volume multi-state centralized in-house payroll processing function which includes up to 65 sites, approximately 26,000 employees in 48 states.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 8+ years of experience with high volume 10,000+ employees, multi-state customer base preferred
• 3+ years of management experience required
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical skills.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal payroll and related tax laws, regulations and statutes.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring skills and issue management problem solving skills.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action.
• Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business preferred or equivalent experience
• CPP Certification preferred
• 3+ years of Workday Payroll experience preferred
• 3+ years of Kronos experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of 8-12 payroll and tax professionals in the processing of payroll data, ensuring the timely and accurate computation, payment of payroll, garnishments and related taxes.
• Creates annual team objectives.
• Train team members on new or enhanced procedures and policies.
• Ensure team members acquire necessary skills and performance attributes, in line with business and personal development needs.
• Assist in monitoring workload and evaluate direct reports and reviews the evaluations/development plans of others.
• Sets payroll business objectives.
• Provide guidance to corporate and field-based payroll associates.
• Ensure that payroll processes are consistent with company policies and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Provide guidance to and shares knowledge with colleagues/team members relating to own specialization.
• Works in conjunction with Information Technology to develop system upgrades and/or enhancements.
• Identify process improvement initiatives.
• Implement quality control measures.
• Assists internal and external auditors during audit process by providing documents, reports and other payroll-related reports upon request; implements procedural changes recommended by auditors.
• Conducts interview process for new hires into Payroll roles.

Benefits

• Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED