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Payroll Manager

Aston Carter
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Seeking an Eager and Dedicated Payroll Manager in the Des Moines Area!!

Job Description

Oversee the payroll process and provide coverage and assistance to the payroll processing team. Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits. Identify continuous improvement initiatives and implement plans to improve efficiency and accuracy while supporting compliance requirements. Ensure federal and state tax reports, unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and related items are completed by deadlines. Ensure payroll records are maintained and kept informed on payroll-related federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Manage third-party vendor relationships and updates for software and systems. Develop, mentor, and coach payroll team members. Collaborate with the HR team on employee benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the payroll process and assist the payroll processing team.
  • Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state tax reports, unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and related items.
  • Maintain and update payroll records according to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Manage third-party vendor relationships and updates for payroll software and systems.
  • Develop, mentor, and coach payroll team members.
  • Collaborate with the HR team on employee benefits.

Essential Skills

  • Payroll
  • Payroll processing
  • Payroll tax
  • Reconciliation
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • 7 years of payroll experience required
  • 2 years of experience managing or leading others
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or willingness to obtain upon hire
  • Experience processing payroll for union employees is a plus
  • Degree required - an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Proficient in payroll software such as JDE, UKG, Passport, and / or ADP is a plus
  • Work Environment

    The team consists of 15 individuals. This role includes direct responsibility for one direct report and oversight of five people under the Payroll Supervisor. The Payroll Manager reports to the Payroll Controller. The position offers a hybrid work environment; after six months, remote work is allowed for two days per week, with Wednesday being mandatory in-office.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $135000.00

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

    Application Deadline

    This position will be accepting applications until Feb 4, 2025.

    About Aston Carter :

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  • The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

    Salary : $105,000 - $135,000

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