Payroll Manager

Smart Care Equipment Solutions • USA-Remote Worker-Illinois, IL

21d

About The Position

The Payroll Manager will manage the organization’s payroll function, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This position will manage a multi-state (45), multi-union (15+) payroll for approximately 2,000 employees in a fast growth company. To succeed in this position, candidates should have exceptional communication, problem-solving skills. You should be resourceful, analytical, adaptable, and organized with the ability to build rapport with internal customers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Five to seven years of related experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Workday or Ceridian payroll a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong problem-solving skills along with a high level of attention to detail
• Analytical skills, logical, decisive, and comfortable with leveraging data analytics to drive decisions
• Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels across the organization

Responsibilities

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, commissions, bonuses 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.
• Generates reporting, data and analytics corresponding to payroll.
• Coordinates with compensation team on annual merit planning process.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager