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Lead Payroll Operations and Drive Excellence as a Payroll ManagerThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per yearA bit about us:We are dedicated to creating innovative design solutions that make a difference. Our commitment to excellence and customer focus sets us apart in the industry. Join our team and contribute to projects that transform ideas into reality.Why join us? Be part of a small, dynamic team where your contributions have a significant impact Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Engage in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation Access to ongoing training and development programs Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideasJob DetailsJOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluates, develops, recommends, and implements payroll policies, processes, and system enhancements designed to improve business processes within the department. Analyzes complex transactions, identifies issues, and works with internal operational teams to identify causes, assess risks, and implement plans to eliminate future occurrences. Manages all operations related to absence management and time tracking and attendance functionality, including training and updates. Interact with various departments/timekeepers to verify time and attendance accuracy utilizing the Workday system. Ensuring protocol is being followed. Ensures timely communication of changes to payroll policies, systems, and regulations to employees and customers. Maintains current knowledge of, and compliance with, applicable local, state, and federal wage laws and reporting requirements. Establishes internal controls to ensure the integrity of personnel and payroll data in all internal and external systems. Directly supervises the payroll team and provides training and evaluation to enhance performance, development, and work product, and establishes a collaborative and supportive team culture built on mutual trust and respect. Oversees OSV and payroll team: Weekly, monthly and year-end payroll processes to ensure deadlines and goals are met. Upload to the payroll system and verifies for accuracy, including employee reimbursement for payment weekly and bi-weekly, Higher class pay for payment biweekly, Uniform Allowance, and other special pays when necessary. Review and monitor of all entities payroll items including on/off cycle payrolls, audits, and analysis. Completion of entity payroll items including on/off cycle payrolls, audits, and analysis. Review and monitor of all entities payroll items including on/off cycle payrolls, audits, and analysis. Prepares, mails, and maintains the organization's W2 reporting. Ensures accurate and timely payroll tax filings. Participates in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. Serve as lead in various audits, including meeting with third-party auditors, developing strategies, and preparing documentation. Partners with the human resources benefits team to ensure accurate and compliant deductions from employees' wages for taxes, wage garnishment, health, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree, preferred.Experience: Five to seven (5 - 7) years of professional work experience in payroll, and time and attendance management role. At least three to five (3 - 5) years of payroll applications experience, i.e. Workday, ADP, Peoplesoft, Oracle Financial. Minimum of five (5+) years of management experience. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification from the American Payroll Association (APA) strongly preferred. Must have knowledge in FLSA, DOL, and all regulatory aspects regarding laws governing payroll and taxation. Strong payroll accounting skills. Proficient with MS Office suite, especially Excel and Word. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to build strong working relationships with HR, IT, and employees across the organization. Highly organized with an attention to details. The ability to adapt to and lead change in a business environment is also critical. Must be a quick learner and efficient with time sensitive/high pressure deliverables.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.