Sr. Manager, Payroll

Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona•Peoria, AZ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Manages a complex, dynamic, multi-company, multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes, consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws, for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities. Plays a critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes. Models Goodwill Core Values – Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, or equivalent work experience, required.
Must have 7+ years’ experience with high volume employer (1,500+ employees)
Must have experience overseeing multi-state payroll processing.
Must be familiar with payroll laws and practices, including but not limited to California, Arizona and Maryland.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proven ability to be analytical and handle data effectively.
Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development.
Strong history of quickly building relationships, gaining credibility, and partnering with departments leaders and peers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to speak and read English proficiently.
Strong organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail.
Possess the maturity to handle sensitive information.
Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP required
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, where applicable for position.

Nice To Haves

experience with Paylocity preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate reporting of payroll returns (W-2’s, 941’s, Unemployment, Workers’ Comp, etc.).
Monitors submissions of approved timesheets; ensures valid data transfers to/from payroll service.
Resolves customer complaints or answers customers’ questions regarding payroll policies and procedures.
Provides team members with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
Partners with Human Resources to develop and maintain efficiencies with payroll and benefits.
Researches, compiles, and prepares reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by leadership or governmental agencies.
Ensures all wages, taxes, benefit deductions, etc. are handled in accordance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
Critically reviews and analyzes current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice operations.
Manages the timely and accurate generation of payroll and other withholding reports.
Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements, and stays current with changes in the law.
Documents payroll processes and procedures and ensures compliance with government requirements.
Collaborates with other members of the Finance team to ensure the accuracy of any changes made to the Workday Payroll module configuration.
Maintains regular and consistent in-person attendance.
Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of Team Members.