Payroll Lead

Paradies Lagardère•South Fulton, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination of payroll processing operations. This person will monitor workflow, team assignments, and processing deadlines. They will verify accurate calculation of wages, tax withholding, and company deductions. They will assist team members and operational leaders with resolving errors or responding to inquiries. May prepare reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses, payroll compliance, and taxes. Provides training to teams on policies, regulations, and processes.

Requirements

3-5 years of multi-state payroll processing experience
At least 1 yr. experience leading a team
UKG or comparable payroll processing for 10000+ employees experience required.
Cognos BI experience or HRIS reporting experience
Knowledge of payroll tax processing and reconciliation
Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Must have strong communication and organizational skills that allow for superior customer service
Able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
Work with a consistent sense of urgency but also with a strategic mindset
Able to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations
Accurate with exceptional attention to detail
Must be a team player and successfully juggle and complete multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or desire to obtain the certification; Fundamental Payroll Certification also accepted.
Canadian Payroll experience
BA/BS Degree
Desire to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead and train team in the weekly/bi-weekly payroll preparation and distribution of the organization’s multi-state and multi-national payroll in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy
Manage payroll-related data tables in HRIS
Work closely with the HR contacts and Operations leaders to ensure the successful delivery of HR and company programs as it relates to payroll administration
Responsible for payroll compliance and maintains up-to-date knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, contracts, policies, procedures, and controls governing payroll operations across the region to advise depart when needed
Ensure the successful processing of all off-cycle payroll distributions (e.g., bonus payments)
Respond to and resolve complex payroll inquiries related to paychecks and serve as a first-level approver of all payroll processing
Ensure the payroll team generates timely and accurate periodic, quarterly, and year-end tax filings with third-party vendor, including W-2s
Review, and where necessary update payroll policies and procedures making recommendations and corrections when needed.
Serve as backup to the Payroll Specialist, when necessary
Works closely with the Sr. HR Manager to identify process gaps and make recommendations on best practices.
Create SOP for payroll processes and functions