Payroll Manager

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

The Payroll Manager is responsible for US and Canada, payroll for approximately 1,500 employees in an EPC company across 6 US entities across 45 states and 4 Canadian entities in 5 provinces. This position is an active participant in the day-to-day payroll and tax processing and supervises a small team.

This role will be onsite 5 days per week for the first 2-3 months. After this period, a hybrid arrangement of 1-2 days from home may be considered.

Requirements

• Ensures timeliness and accuracy for weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles.
• Ensures compliance with payroll laws and tax regulations for the countries and states/provinces in which the company operates.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives of business and system processes to reduce risk and increase productivity.
• Engages in timely and accurate filing, payment, and reconciliation of all federal, state, local, and unemployment payroll taxes and collaborates with accounting on any necessary account reconciliations.
• Creates and maintains training documentation for payroll processes and works with the team to have designated backups identified and trained.
• Works on cross-functional teams to develop, test, and implement software systems and business processes that affect payroll functions.
• Ensures benefit programs affecting payroll are applied timely and correctly, in compliance with company policies, statutory and regulatory requirements. (ex. health and retirement benefit deductions, expense reimbursements, bonus payments, garnishments, etc.)
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in special projects as assigned by management.
• Supports internal and external audit activities.
• Collaborates regularly with HR, Accounting, Tax, and various reporting requirements.
  
  
  

Safety

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
  
  
  

Leadership

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, relevant field, or 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification preferred.
• 5 or more years of progressive payroll-specific experience required.
• Canada payroll and tax experience preferred.
• 2 or more years' experience with payroll systems (Paylocity and IFS are a plus) preferred.
• Payroll processing and timekeeping knowledge.
• Experience with multi-state payroll tax reporting.
• General understanding of basic accounting concepts and ability to reconcile payroll accounts.
• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Functional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, system thinking, prioritization, and communication.
  
  
  

Anticipated base salary range: $114,000 - $134,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement
  
  
  

Physical Requirements And Environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.