Manager, Payroll

Hillman•Forest Park, OH

About The Position

The Manager, Payroll manages and develops payroll processing team members, assigns routine tasks, supervises projects, and reviews compliance. The role supervises payroll processing and delivery for North American payroll groups and develops and implements procedures to ensure timely payroll processing and fulfillment of related financial obligations. The manager files payroll-related tax paperwork and responds to information requests from state and federal agencies, while working with Internal Audit, HRIS, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and ensure data flows effectively between groups. The role also oversees payroll, timecard, and audit rotations; regularly audits payroll files; supports the setup, testing, and maintenance of internal controls; coordinates with Accounting on payroll outputs and accounting for pay runs; and oversees payroll tax compliance. Responsibilities include reviewing payroll service contracts and billings, processing tax-account inheritance paperwork for acquired companies, and ensuring compliance with applicable state, province, and territory payroll requirements concerning employee rights and employer responsibilities. Duties may change or be assigned with or without notice. Employees are expected to participate in workplace safety and health activities, including reporting hazards and unsafe practices or incidents, wearing required protective equipment, and supporting safety committee activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or HR with 8–10 years of experience, or 12–15 years of experience.
Five years of payroll management experience in a progressive HRIS environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable payroll processes and procedures.
Proven experience processing Canadian and U.S. payrolls.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows, with strong Excel skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and vendors.
Strong math skills and ability to understand and accurately present numbers.
Ability to lead and motivate employees through guidance, training, and counseling.
Strong personal integrity due to exposure to a wide range of personal information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dayforce or Ceridian payroll/HRIS is ideal.

Responsibilities

Manage payroll, timecard, and audit rotations for the payroll team.
Regularly audit payroll files for completeness and compliance.
Work with Internal Audit to set up, test, and maintain internal controls.
Meet with Accounting to confirm payroll outputs meet requirements and pay runs are properly accounted for.
Supervise payroll tax compliance and oversee payroll tax filings, registrations, and maintenance.
Review and approve payroll service contracts and billings.
Process tax-account inheritance paperwork for acquired companies.
Ensure compliance with state, province, and territory payroll requirements related to employee rights and employer responsibilities.
Manage and develop payroll processing team members, including assigning routine tasks and supervising projects.
Develop and implement procedures to ensure timely payroll processing and payment of related financial obligations.
File payroll-related tax paperwork and respond to information requests from state and federal agencies.
Work with Internal Audit, HRIS, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and effective data flow.
Participate in and support safety and health program activities, including reporting hazards and incidents, using required personal protective equipment, and supporting safety committee activities.