Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage bi-weekly payroll for 1,800+ employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with laws and timely, accurate processing of salaries, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.
• Review quarterly and annual payroll tax returns for federal and all applicable states and local jurisdictions.
• Obtain thorough knowledge of internal sales commissions policies, employee 401(k) plan, employee incentives & benefits, and other programs related to payroll to effectively perform review and processing responsibilities.
• Assist in Workday payroll system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues timely.
• Review month end closing journal entries and reconciliations for payroll related accounts.
• Develop training plan and document the workflow for payroll processing.
• Responsible for coordination and timely submission of annual W-2 filings.
• Participate in continued education programs related to rules and regulation changes and perform necessary research for implementation strategies. Includes active research and testing near calendar year-end.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with key departments to include but not limited to Human Resources to coordinate business activities.
• Responsible for oversight, management, development, implementation, and communication of department programs.
• Responsible for hiring, staff development, coaching, performance reviews, corrective actions, and termination of employees. Provide feedback, including regular one-on-ones and performance evaluations, for direct reports.
• Responsible for process improvement and collaborating with other departments to improve interdepartmental workflows, utilizing lean methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators and identify improvement opportunities.
• Actively participate as a key team member in Manager/Supervisor meetings.
• Actively participate in various strategic and internal committees in order to disseminate information within the organization and represent company philosophy.

Supporting Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
• Follow the privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
• Handle confidential material in a professional manner and interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

SUCCESS PROFILE

Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of payroll experience with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience required. Workday payroll knowledge and experience preferred.

Education, Certificates, Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of payroll and business practices. Ability to interpret and operationalize complex policies as they relate to payroll. Systems analysis and documentation skills. Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Excellent computer and communication skills. Experience with payroll processing federal and state payroll tax filing requirements.