Payroll Manager

Vanguard Dealer Services•Fairfield, NJ

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the growing organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This role involves implementing, maintaining, and reviewing payroll processing systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, and preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports. The manager will also ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, facilitate audits, and identify and recommend updates to payroll software and procedures.

Requirements

Ten plus years of related experience required.
UKG HRIS experience strongly preferred!!
Experience implementing new payroll systems and consolidating payroll across multiple entities
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficient with payroll software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interviews and trains new staff in the department.
Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.