Payroll Manager

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Alpharetta, GA

36d

About The Position

The Payroll Manager oversees and supervises the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The role manages payroll processing systems and transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions, and ensures timely processing of employee updates such as hires, terminations, and pay-rate changes.

The Payroll Manager ensures the team follows applicable procedures, maintains records and reports, audits and submits payroll-related data uploads, and supports compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws. The position also facilitates audits, recommends updates to payroll software and procedures, and works collaboratively with department peers. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Excel and comfort managing Excel-generated reports.
• Proficiency with payroll software.
• Effective communication and strong presentation skills, including the ability to deliver informative and engaging presentations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HRIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the organization’s payroll functions to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing.
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems for salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and pay-rate changes.
• Ensure the team follows applicable processes and procedures.
• Maintain transaction records and documentation for appropriate parties, including VOYA and government agencies.
• Audit and submit data-entry uploads for taxes and commissions to support compliance with company, state, and federal laws.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with department peers, grounded in honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll transaction records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed