Payroll Manager
Core
Oversee semi-monthly payroll operations for a multi-state environment, ensuring accurate processing and strict regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior Payroll Manager
Builds
Accurate, timely payroll cycles and compliant tax filings
Domain
Human Resources / Finance / Payroll
Required skills
Multi-state payroll processing, Federal/state/local employment law compliance, Payroll tax and wage/hour regulations, Reconciliation and internal controls, Audit support, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), Garnishment and levy handling, Year-end W-2 preparation
Preferred skills
ADP payroll system experience
Technologies
ADP, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment; Update payroll records by entering changes regarding exemptions, insurance/saving deductions, department transfers; Review time sheets, wage computation, pay adjustments, off-cycle, bonus, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies; Validate payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, benefits, leave of absence, and taxable fringe benefits; Review payroll registers and payroll-related reports before payroll approval and prepare post-payroll reports; Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, Legal, Tax, and external service providers; Support internal, external, financial, tax, and payroll audits; Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour, payroll tax, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements; Ensure accurate handling of garnishments, tax levies, retroactive payments, overpayments, and payroll corrections; Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, review, distribution, and corrections.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC