Manager, Payroll

Redwood Software•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

The payroll manager is hands-on and expected to run day-to-day payroll operations. This position supports new and existing payroll systems, manages vendor contracts and relationships, drives process standardization, automation, and improvement to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness. This role is part of the Finance Team and reports into Shared Services.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in business/accounting or equivalent
FPC designation (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
At least 3-5 years of experience with payroll systems and proven management/supervisory skills
Strong knowledge of statutory and payroll tax regulations, working knowledge of payroll best practices and ensure compliance with internal policies
Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word
Written and Verbal Communication
Technical Expertise
Financial and Time Management
U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP Workforce NOW and Workday
CPP designation
Experience with managing a remote team

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end payroll processing utilizing payroll and HR systems (ADP Workforce Now and Workday) and soon to be using UKG
Provide leadership development to direct report(s) to optimize operational excellence and create experienced talent
Develop and maintain relationships with HR, Accounting, and FP&A teams throughout the payroll cycle
Function as a strategic partner and contribute process improvement for system implementations/upgrades
Create and maintain standard operating procedures and audits to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to
Maintain accurate records and prepare weekly/monthly/yearly reports and compare the tax reports being prepared by the outside provider to the various state returns and make sure they tie out, etc.
Communicate well both verbally and in writing with all levels across the organization
Ability to analyze complex problems and deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions
Maintain an eye for detail; demonstrate accuracy, and exercise confidentiality & neutrality in complex and sensitive situations
Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions