Manager, Payroll

General Purpose Provide leadership and guidance to the payroll team. Oversee the preparation and disbursement of payroll by the respective scheduled pay dates. Manage day-to-day operations to ensure accurate and seamless payroll processes are compliant with all federal, state, and local statutory regulations. Guide the adaptation of payroll systems to accommodate evolving legal and management mandates for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversee the end-to-end payroll processes (e.g., payroll processing, garnishments, bonuses, unemployment, tax compliance across multiple states, and reporting)Provide guidance to ensure accuracy and timeliness in the calculation and distribution of employee wages, salaries, and other compensationStay up to date with and manage the complexities of all federal and state wage taxation, payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholding, wage and hour laws, and state-specific requirementsAct as an escalation point for employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues or discrepanciesIdentify opportunities for process enhancements and automation in payroll proceduresCollaborate with the HRIS department to implement necessary system enhancements and integrationsMaintain and safeguard accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirementsConduct periodic audits and analysis of payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvementEstablish and maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud or errors in payroll processingGenerate and distribute various payroll reports to management and other departments as neededPrepare and present payroll-related metrics and data for analysis and strategic decision-makingProvide guidance to the payroll team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Conduct regular team meetings, set goals, and evaluate team performanceCoordinate with payroll service providers, third-party vendors, and external consultants as neededThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required