Payroll Manager

Ortho Molecular Products•Barrington, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Manager manages and directs payroll procedures to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation. The role supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws and manages payroll policies, processes, and audits. It leads process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations. This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Barrington, Illinois, or Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Five years of experience in payroll.
Familiarity with basic accounting principles, including posting to the general ledger, balancing journal entries, and investigating prior payroll postings.
Ability to lead teams, apply business governance, and carry out continuous improvement to achieve results.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn job-specific programs and applications.
Honesty, thoroughness, trustworthiness, initiative, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
Exposure to Paycom.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll.
Review and validate payroll calculations, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes.
Oversee payroll systems administration to maintain accuracy and data integrity.
Work with vendors to troubleshoot system issues and implement upgrades.
Provide supervisors and employees with guidance and education on payroll policies and procedures.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Ensure payroll tax reports are completed or submitted on time.
Prepare documentation and reports for auditors and external accountants as required.
Lead process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.

Benefits

Health insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-provided short-term disability
Company-provided life insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Paid time off (up to 15 days annually)
Paid holidays
Company-paid on-site wellness meals
Gym membership reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary benefits, including whole or term life insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident expense coverage
Company university and tuition reimbursement programs
On-staff health coach
Health and wellness initiatives, including walking challenges, weight loss programs, and health risk assessments