JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Supervisor will oversee and supervise the company’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in accordance with government regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or related field. Education may be substituted with relevant work experience.
• 5 years of experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Proficient with payroll systems/software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior supervisory experience
• Multi-state payroll experience for medium to large companies (500 employees)
• CPP
• Experience using Sage 100 software

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees payroll procedures and processes as well as daily workflow of the department.
• Manages inquiries and requests related to preparation and distribution of payroll.
• Supervises payroll specialist(s) according to company policies.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Processes payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance of employee records.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
• Calculates and processes Federal and State tax and social security withholdings, union dues, and other deductions, insurance, benefits, pension/retirement, 401(k) contributions and company match, etc.
• Research, analyze and resolve pay cycle discrepancies.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Prioritizes work demands to work accurately under pressure of deadlines.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to balance competing timelines in order to accurately and timely process Multi-State payroll cycles.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with employees.