What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Colonial Group, Inc.?
Colonial Group, Inc. is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company overseeing a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries. Through our strategic infrastructure, logistics expertise, and a broad range of products and services, we create significant value for our customers while driving innovation and operational excellence.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director Total Rewards, the Payroll Manager will oversee the delivery of payroll related activities for multi-state payroll.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director Total Rewards, the Payroll Manager will oversee the delivery of payroll related activities for multi-state payroll.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
- Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of employee data changes; including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Develops and maintains payroll and labor management reporting and analytics; enhance understanding and utilization of payroll platform across organization.
- Works with HRIS to ensure information in systems is accurate and meeting the needs of the organization.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger accounts within the payroll system.
- Directs and reviews the work of Payroll Administrators and identifies training opportunities.
- Handles complex, escalated inquiries from employees, management and outside agencies.
- Support development and adherence to payroll policies and procedures. Create and maintain internal process documentation.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree required.
- 5 years related experience working in a fast paced, high volume environment.
- 2 years management experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; including, writing reports and data management is required. Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred.
- Sound technical abilities required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization.
- Strong dependability and a high level of customer service skills are required.
- High level of understanding and demonstration of confidentiality is required.
Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
