Payroll Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the payroll operations of the organization, guaranteeing timely, accurate processing of payments while adhering to governmental regulations.

• Administer payroll for a multi-state (45), multi-union (15+) workforce consisting of approximately 2,000 employees.

• Develop, sustain, and evaluate payroll processing systems.

• Execute payroll transactions that encompass salaries, commissions, bonuses, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

• Manage payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and adjustments to pay rates.

• Prepare and uphold precise records and reports of payroll transactions.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws along with best practices.

• Assist in audits by supplying necessary records and documentation to auditors.

• Produce payroll reports, data, and analytics.

• Collaborate with the compensation team on the yearly merit planning process.

• Identify and propose enhancements to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of five to seven years of relevant experience is necessary.

• Comprehensive understanding of the payroll function, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes.

• Exceptional organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven supervisory and leadership skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Experienced with payroll software.

• Familiarity with Workday or Ceridian payroll systems is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Analytical, logical, decisive, and comfortable utilizing data analytics to inform decisions.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain excellent relationships at various levels within the organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the application or hiring process due to a disability.