Payroll Manager

Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC•Phoenix, AZ

13h

About The Position

The Payroll Manager will lead a small team of 2 employees, ensuring accurate and compliant processing of multi-state weekly payroll, handling general ledger reconciliations, and managing tax and garnishment set-ups. The ideal candidate will have expertise and hands on payroll processing in Workday, along with strong knowledge of payroll regulations and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a management role
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred (and/or equivalent years of experience). CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus
Experience in process improvement initiatives related to payroll
Experience processing payroll in Workday
Deep understanding of multi-state payroll regulations and tax compliance, including California (CA) law
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger systems
Familiarity with integrating payroll systems with accounting, benefits and HR systems

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing: Manage and oversee the accurate and timely processing of multi-state weekly payroll for all employees. Ability to run payroll (hands on) when needed.
Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 2 payroll professionals, ensuring high performance and a collaborative work environment. Partner regularly with benefits team/functions as related to system set up, feeds and benefit deductions.
Compliance: Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including wage and hour, tax filings and reporting.
System Management: Administer and optimize payroll systems (UKG and Workday), ensuring data integrity, system upgrades, and troubleshooting. Experience with implementation of new payroll systems highly desired.
General Ledger: Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate payroll-related entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
Tax Set-Ups: Manage and maintain accurate employee tax setups, including multi-state requirements.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in payroll and time management processes, policies, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Reporting: Prepare and review payroll reports for internal stakeholders and external audits.
Auditing: Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure compliance, accuracy, and integrity.
Training: Develop and provide training materials and lead time management training as scheduled and as needed to employees and managers.