Payroll Manager

Flex HR•Alpharetta, GA

124d•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Manager performs payroll-related functions, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, automated timekeeping systems, and payroll reporting in a multi-site, multi-state, high-volume environment. The role provides customer service to managers and associates and requires knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, and reporting. The position is remote and based out of Alpharetta, Georgia; candidates must reside in Georgia or Illinois. The role is in Flex HR’s Payroll Department and reports to the Senior Payroll Manager or VP of Payroll. The manager handles payroll for a portfolio of 6–12 clients, or in some cases 1–5 larger clients with specific needs. They work in accordance with payroll department workflows, ensure accurate and timely employee payments, maintain payroll compliance and records, resolve inquiries and discrepancies, and support related HR and payroll processes. The role also involves using a personal cell phone to monitor client needs, including uploading Flex HR emails to the phone, and completing other assignments and projects from management.

Requirements

Associate degree in accounting or business administration.
Minimum of 2–3 years of high-volume payroll-related experience.
Knowledge of benefits administration.
Knowledge of certified payroll processing requirements.
Experience running payroll in multiple U.S. states.
Demonstrated excellence in customer service and written communications.
Excellent Excel and report-writing skills.
Payroll knowledge necessary for the position.
Must reside in Georgia or Illinois.
Must use a cell phone to monitor client needs, including uploading Flex HR emails to the phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple payroll platforms is helpful.
Experience with Workday, Netchex, Paychex, or Paylocity is a plus; the company is currently looking for a Paylocity expert.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit payrolls for multiple clients, managing a portfolio of 6–12 clients or, in some cases, 1–5 larger clients with specific needs.
Follow payroll department workflows and procedures.
Ensure employees are paid on time by live check or direct deposit.
Screen time-worked inputs for calculation, coding, and other errors.
Calculate and process federal and state tax and Social Security withholdings, along with deductions for insurance, benefits, 401(k) contributions, and company match.
Review and process payroll adjustments, including vacation, sick, and other time off.
Collect banking information for direct deposit setup and initiate deposits on payday.
Maintain knowledge of rules and laws governing payroll administration, including taxation, benefits, and state and federal regulations.
Ensure payroll transactions comply with external and internal policies.
Track and determine regular and overtime pay, and factor commission-based income or bonuses into employee pay.
Assist the HR Department with open enrollment by manually entering new elections.
Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues affecting payroll specifications.
Process employee terminations in the payroll system.
Generate accrual entries as needed.
Reconcile errors and maintain and document payroll records.
Reconcile the general ledger regarding payroll transactions.
Detect and process issues related to uncollected payroll.
Double-check new-hire information and existing employee changes before each payroll run.
Handle tax change requests in payroll systems.
Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
Use a cell phone to monitor client needs, including uploading Flex HR emails to the phone.
Complete other assignments and projects assigned by management.
Contribute to a positive, helpful, team-based organization, make ethical decisions, continue learning and improving payroll processing, and think critically about solving problems and working efficiently.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, with a significant portion of the premiums covered by the company.
Health savings account, flexible spending account, and dependent care spending account.
Company-paid employee assistance program and short-term disability.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
Flexible paid time off starting at three weeks per year, increasing with length of service.
12 paid holidays annually.
Educational assistance.
Company wellness program with presentations and access to one-on-one sessions with a wellness coach; partial reimbursement is available.
$70,000 base salary.
$250 employee referral bonus.
Monthly technology reimbursement.
Birthday day off.
Continuous training and development.
Virtual Flex Fun Club.
Employee discount savings program.
Remote working environment described as energetic, friendly, fun, and collaborative.
Access to a financial advisor for financial planning and consulting.