Payroll Manager

PUMA•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Payroll Manager sits within the People & Organization team and is responsible for end-to-end administration of payroll activities for approximately 3,000 employees in US & Canada. The Payroll Manager will manage the payroll processing, tax remittances, reconciliations, reporting and related compliance requirements while serving as a key point of contact for employees, vendors and internal stakeholders. The Payroll Manager is an individual contributor, reporting to the Director People Technology & Operations, and plays an essential role in the P&O team.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience processing US multi-state payroll required (30+ states, including Puerto Rico); and processing Canada multi-provincial payroll
Understanding of Payroll Tax Compliance in US and Canada
Experience working with Kronos UKG, Workday and OSV systems highly desirable
Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Federal and Provincial Tax Regulations and in-depth knowledge of Employment Standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required and demonstrated ability to see big picture
Excellent attention to detail
Must be well organized with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
Proficiency with Excel and other MS Office applications required
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn systems and processes

Responsibilities

Support and maintain multi-state (US) and multi-province (Canada) payroll
Reconcile and audit all timecards for hourly paid staff in US and Canada using Workday and Kronos Dimensions
Fully own the entire payroll process from start to finish, consistently monitoring the process for enhancement and efficiency increases
Create & load Workday EIBs for Payroll Inputs, Off-Cycles and various other payroll transactions
Ensure accurate calculations for all wages, taxes, benefit deductions, etc. (including reversals, voids, and on-demand payments)
Process, balance and transmit payroll files on a weekly and semi-monthly basis from Workday to OSV
Understand, process, reconcile and transmit all quarterly and annual tax files from Workday to OSV
Manage registrations and access points for all state and provincial payroll tax accounts
Administer monthly invoices for timely AP processing of state and provincial tax, worker’s compensation, etc.
Complete all year-end processing for US and Canada with respective agencies (W2, W2c, T4, RL-1, T2200, etc.)
Ensure proper calculation and grants of all accrual plans
Update and maintain all employee garnishments for US and Canada
Investigate complex payroll issues, identify causes, and formulate recommendations
Interface with Accounting/Finance for issue resolution, data integrity, and successful monthly close
Work with People Rewards Team on calculations and preparation for all leave of absence pay inputs
Accountable for producing, sharing necessary reports from Workday & Kronos Dimensions
Responsible for adhering to ROE compliance with filings and delivery
Respond timely and professionally to internal customer inquiries regarding all payroll issues
Manage and complete Annual Worker’s Compensation audit with external agency
Work alongside VP Corporate Tax to comply with Unclaimed Property processes
Liaison with Finance, Corporate & Retail P&O Partners
ADHOC processing items, bonus calculations, etc.
Additional payroll related reporting, audits & projects as needed