Payroll Manager I - (US Only)

Catholic Relief Services | CRS

11h

About The Position

The Payroll Manager oversees and manages the CRS’s payroll functions for domestic & expat payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintains payroll systems, and partners closely with Global People Resources (GPR), Global Finance, and external vendors to support business operations.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of federal and multi‑state payroll laws and tax regulations.
Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity, Ceridian, UKG).
Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Exceptional confidentiality and integrity
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication and customer service orientation
Process improvement mindset
Required Languages: English

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Regularly audit payroll data through thorough review and validation all payroll inputs and reporting ensuring proper record of compensation changes, garnishments, contributions and deductions.
Work with internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation and reports including the worker’s compensation & other state specific audits for all records are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure registration of tax jurisdictions and remittances for new remote work states and maintain ADP Smart Compliance tax notices. Prepare reporting for expat/international staff on US payroll for annual wage statements, taxable fringe benefits and tax certifications for country programs including tax filings for domestic staff.
Keep abreast on payroll regulations ensuring CRS payroll policies and procedures is compliant with all applicable federal, state, local laws, regulations, and industry best practices
Ensure payroll discrepancies are accounted for with proper action provided and findings resolved in a timely and sustainable manner including troubleshooting complex issues related to timekeeping, deductions, and pay calculations.
Serve as System Administrator in ADP Enterprise V6.
Manage year-end processes including W-2s, 1099s, and other required reporting.
In partnership with GPR and Finance teams, proactively recommend and optimize payroll systems streamlining processes; coordinate enhancements or implementations with HRIS and Finance.
Develop and standardize payroll processes that support accuracy and efficiency, automating processes reducing manual work
Serve as the primary point of contact and address employee inquiries related to payroll. providing clear, customer‑focused communication on payroll policies and timelines.
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports ensuring cross training/backup for payroll processing.