Position Summary:
The Payroll Manager is responsible for assisting the Chief Operations Officer (COO) in overseeing the HR&P Payroll Department and managing the day-to-day administration and processing of client payrolls. Provide excellent customer service and quality payroll administration. Provide analytical and technical support in the delivery of payroll processing services. Establish and maintain payroll practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations. This position reports to the COO.
About the Company:
HR&P was founded in 2000 and specializes in payroll processing, benefits administration, and human resources consulting. We have built a reputation on providing exceptional customer service and administrative solutions that help companies improve their productivity and profitability. HR&P is equipped with a highly experienced staff who are dedicated to building trust and valuable partnerships with our clients.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the COO in planning and organizing the activities of the Payroll Department;
- Assist the COO in analyzing, developing and documenting payroll procedures and controls including management reports;
- Monitor financial and operational information to ensure procedures are correct and appropriate;
- Train payroll staff on HR&P payroll systems, procedures and practices;
- Serve as subject matter expert for clients and internal staff on HR&P payroll systems, procedures and practices;
- Serve as primary contact for client regarding payroll processing issues;
- Work effectively to make sure that payroll processing runs smoothly and is timely;
- Investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations;
- Oversee maintenance and updating of employee data and records in HR&P payroll systems;
- Provide customer service support to clients and their employees;
- Compile payroll data such as employee garnishments, vacation accruals, deductions, etc.;
- Enter employee information/update data in HR&P payroll systems;
- Process client payrolls;
- Provide/run custom reports from HR&P payroll systems as requested by clients;
- Assist clients in understanding HR&P’s role in processing payroll;
- Oversee the daily delivery of the employee payroll checks and client reports;
- Work/communicate with other departments to keep the client satisfied.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- 8 to 12 years’ related payroll or payroll processing experience required;
- Prior experience as a Payroll Manager with supervisory responsibilities preferred;
- High School/GED;
- Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws required;
- Excellent communication and organization skills are required;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates;
- Capable of effective planning and priority setting;
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines;
- Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge payroll processing;
- Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and internal databases;
- Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills;
- Ability to maintain confidential information;
- Valid driver’s license.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k
- Bonus program – based on eligibility
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement
