Payroll Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage all essential payroll operations throughout the organization.

• Oversee and process complete payroll for all staff members.

• Administer the timekeeping system, conduct audits, and resolve any issues.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws, along with multi-state payroll requirements.

• Supervise payroll tax filings, reconciliations, agency notifications, and audits.

• Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

• Manage year-end payroll tasks, including preparation and audits of W-2 forms.

• Partner with HRIS, Finance, ITD, and other departments regarding employee changes, benefits, deductions, bonuses, and special payroll runs.

• Professionally and confidentially address employee payroll inquiries.

• Develop and uphold payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Assist with internal and external audits and address any findings.

• Lead and mentor the payroll team.

• Drive payroll initiatives and projects aimed at enhancing system capabilities, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on business process initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Northeast Ohio.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field with seven years of relevant payroll, tax, or finance and accounting experience in a corporate or professional services setting, OR an Associate’s degree with nine years of Payroll/Managerial experience.

• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage and hour laws.

• Ability to work effectively with payroll and project teams during upgrades and implementations of payroll systems.

• Knowledge of fundamental accounting functions.

• Preferred: previous supervisory or managerial experience in payroll functions.

• Preferred: tax experience, particularly in payroll.

• Preferred: familiarity with Workday.

• Preferred: experience with ADP Tax.

• Preferred: background in larger organizations and multi-state taxes.

• Ability to communicate effectively and share accurate information.

• Capacity to perform work in a stationary position for extended durations.

• Ability to handle physical records or operate a computer and other office equipment.

• Must comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program or secure an approved exemption.

• All job offers are contingent upon controlled-substance testing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that support caregivers’ health, well-being, and future.

• Annual influenza vaccination program or an approved exemption.

• Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled-substance testing.

• Remote work arrangement available.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Support and appreciation while building a rewarding career.