Sr. Manager, Payroll

Kenton County AP External•Cincinnati, OH

14d

About The Position

CLASS SUMMARY: Responsible for the strategic planning and management of payroll and related benefits functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES : This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. Manages, delegates and reviews assigned work. Provides coaching, counseling and staff development. Evaluates performance and applies organizational policies and procedures. Oversees all aspects of the organization wide payroll process ensuring that payroll and related benefits and taxation are processed and reported completely, timely and in compliance with all requirements. Provides subject area knowledge to the organization for technical areas related to payroll and related benefits and taxation. Coordinates the organization wide annual budgeting of payroll and related benefits, ensuring that they are budgeted accurately and in accordance with requirements. Manages all necessary activities to ensure successful and compliant close outs of month-end, quarter-end and year-end, to include preparation of journal entries, tax returns and remittances, pension and deferred compensation remittances, required reporting to employees and governmental and oversight agencies, etc. Works collectively with the management group on the development of organizational objectives. Prepares and develops documents relating to department goals, policies and future needs. Performs or assigns and reviews technical research of payroll and related benefits to ensure compliance with all requirements. Serves as a member of KCAB’s Covered Entity and is responsible for ensuring the privacy and security of Protected Health Information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and KCAB Policy 1040. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and seven years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Maintains Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
Obtain/maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training
Ability to obtain and maintain position appropriate Federal security clearance
Management principles and practices
Generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP)
Corporate and governmental tax law
Payroll and related benefits laws and processes
Garnishment and levy regulations and other withholdings
Human Resource Information System
Financial Management Information System
Problem solving
Project management
Clearly and effectively communicating, and advocating, both orally and in writing
Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets
Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups
Payroll and related benefits processing
General ledger reconciliation
Use of independent judgment
Team leadership
kneeling, reaching, fingering, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional and/or other equivalent or additional certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages, delegates and reviews assigned work.
Provides coaching, counseling and staff development.
Evaluates performance and applies organizational policies and procedures.
Oversees all aspects of the organization wide payroll process ensuring that payroll and related benefits and taxation are processed and reported completely, timely and in compliance with all requirements.
Provides subject area knowledge to the organization for technical areas related to payroll and related benefits and taxation.
Coordinates the organization wide annual budgeting of payroll and related benefits, ensuring that they are budgeted accurately and in accordance with requirements.
Manages all necessary activities to ensure successful and compliant close outs of month-end, quarter-end and year-end, to include preparation of journal entries, tax returns and remittances, pension and deferred compensation remittances, required reporting to employees and governmental and oversight agencies, etc.
Works collectively with the management group on the development of organizational objectives.
Prepares and develops documents relating to department goals, policies and future needs.
Performs or assigns and reviews technical research of payroll and related benefits to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Serves as a member of KCAB’s Covered Entity and is responsible for ensuring the privacy and security of Protected Health Information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and KCAB Policy 1040.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Benefits

100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
Performance Reward Program ( potential to earn up to $1500.00 annually )
Onsite Fitness Facilities