Payroll Department Manager Position
Summary: The Payroll Manager is responsible to oversee the payroll preparation/processing for multiple FEINs. This position is expected to lead the team to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, and to provide guidance as needed to ensure processes are within established guidelines. This position assists in the development of overall payroll procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Others may be assigned.
• Supervises all payroll processing and related activities and reviews the payroll statements and reports.
• Solves problems concerning payroll, answers inquiries, and enforces payroll policies within established pay practices, company policy and federal/state guidelines.
• Supervises data entry into HRIS/Payroll Systems
• Assists in development of overall payroll procedures by recommending improvements or changes when deemed necessary for greater efficiency.
• Oversees the training and development of payroll employees and audits work of payroll employees on an ongoing basis.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with guidelines, policies and procedures and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
. Required Qualifications:
• Must be familiar with payroll processes including requirements and federal/state labor and tax laws
• Experience reconciling insurance bills and payroll deductions
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook and have strong typing/data entry skills.
• Superior Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy with numbers and efficiency in completing multiple-tasks
• Develop creative solutions and make accurate and quick decisions
• Proven record of working to tight deadlines while maintaining high level of accuracy in a high-volume processing and fast paced environment
• High School diploma required
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Must have Five (5) years recent experience in payroll, including managing automated time and attendance systems
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in position of supervisory responsibilities is preferred
• Healthcare experience highly preferred