Corporate Payroll Manager

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Under the supervision of the Vice President of Shared Services Accounts Payable and Payroll, the Payroll Services Manager is responsible for company payroll administration in a multi-state environment, to assist with overseeing the processing of payroll for 5,200 associates in a large hourly workforce.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of best practices payroll policies and procedures. Collaborate with VP to implement controls to reduce risk.

• Manage the Payroll ticketing system so that all items are accounted for, addressed and closed appropriately for all locations. 

• Work with all states for payroll check escheatment each year.  With the varying timelines and filing dates, to remain in compliance each year.

• Comply with federal, state and local legal requirements, enforce adherence to legal requirements, and advise management on remedial actions needed.

• Oversee internal and external payroll service providers for on and off-cycle payroll processing, from payroll calculations to tax payments and tax filings.

• Coordinate with human resource, benefits and finance departments of all properties to insure timely and correct calculation of variable pay and special pay situations.

• Train and supervise applicable payroll staff.

• Work with Workday Analyst and Payroll on complex issue that may arise.

• Process mail for property distribution as required.

• Work with properties to maintain an accurate roster with correct job codes, FTE and other details.  

• Follow-up and assist to resolve any variances.

• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures.

• Manage garnishments and levies.  Audit.

• Oversee and drive the payroll processing cycle, submit and complete payroll.

• Review biweekly and weekly payroll output.

• Work with Payroll Accounting Manager to review all tax filings and oversee response to tax authorities. Maintain all supporting documentation.

• Maintain knowledge base of federal, state and local payroll and payroll tax laws and inform management of current legal and compliance changes and ensure that payroll system is updated to reflect the same.

• Research, review, analyze, interpret and communication legislation to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.

• Maintain professional and technical skills by attending educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks and participate in professional societies.

• Serve as back-up to the VP of Shared Services Accounts Payable and Payroll in the area of all Payroll Services.

• Additional items and projects as they come up.

• Manage payroll team – schedule, timecards, approve time off requests, team building, meet individually and as a group as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in managing team of at least 4 or more associates.

• Minimum associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent and CCP designation preferred.

• Workday, ADP Smart Connect experience preferred.

• Minimum 5 years payroll related experience.

• Thorough knowledge of general payroll practices and Federal and California regulations.

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, ability to understand impact of payroll activity on financial statements and effectively partner with Finance in analyzing and explaining P&L and Balance sheet variances.

• Expert understanding of time keeping, wage, and hour compliance requirements.

• Proficient in Excel, pivot tables, PowerPoint, Word, ability to use payroll software platforms 

• Ability to use mathematics to problem solve

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to approach problems, analyze solutions, and reach conclusions

• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and able to work as part of a team

• Due to month and year end nature of work, ability to work long hours on occasion and over weekends required as needed - Excellent customer service/communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment without loss of accuracy of work product and output.

The pay scale for Payroll Manager is from $90,000 - $110,000 . The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Please let us know if you have any questions.

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