$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Manages payroll staff, the processing of biweekly payrolls for all companies and employees, and the filing of all quarterly and year-end tax reports as mandated by state and federal agencies. Performs problem analysis and problem resolution for process improvement. Researches/tests system processes to achieve alignment with benefits human resources and other modules.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years direct payroll experience
• In depth knowledge of the payroll process, tax reporting and accounting principles
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications required

Major Responsibilities:

1. Supervises daily operations of payroll staff.
2. Responsible for ensuring that biweekly payrolls and all other compensation for all companies and employee levels are processed timely and accurately. Ensures that special processing (RFR; ET payouts; bonuses; severances; etc.) is in accordance with policy and is timely and accurate.
3. Maximizes payroll; benefit and HR system capabilities and recommends opportunities for improvement. Researches/tests use of system fields/tokens/programs to maximize system capabilities. Identifies need for system revisions and analyzes post implementation results of system changes.
4. Responsible for payroll tax activities; including compliance with state and federal regulations; filing of tax returns; timely payment of tax liabilities; and research on laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures and payments. Ensures W2 and other state and federal forms are correctly computed and filed by established deadlines.
5. Liaison with IT department and software vendor regarding appreciation and programming changes related to functionality of payroll and benefits.
6. Performs audits and tests HR/Payroll/Benefits/Timekeeping/Tax modules to ensure dependability of data and performance. Creates; tests; and implements new pay codes; processes; benefit plans; etc. as approved by HR management. Works in coordination with other departments/companies as they are effected by the changes (Finance; IT; Compensation; etc.)
7. Prepares/maintains written procedure manuals as documentation to the payroll process.
8. Participates in special projects; report writing and research.