Company Description

Hagerty Consulting is an emergency management consulting firm that helps clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Established in 2001 and incorporated in July 2002, Hagerty’s work includes some of the nation’s largest recovery projects, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Michael, and the Camp Fire (among other major disasters). Our professionals have further supported disaster preparedness and response across the nation, including major preparedness initiatives for the federal government and 45 different response and recovery missions associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The firm is (and has been) consistently recognized throughout the industry for its innovative thinking, client-centric service, and the superior results it delivers to every project. Hagerty professionals reside across the United States in all 10 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regions. Our corporate headquarters is in Evanston, Illinois and we have offices across the nation.

Job Description

Payroll Manager Role and Responsibilities: 

• Collect and organize all underlying data necessary for the calculation and processing of payroll.

• Complete initial payroll input and review to ensure timely processing.

• Provide timely and professional responses to employee payroll inquiries.

• Research payroll topics, issues, and guidance to recommend changes to ensure compliance with federal and multi-state requirements.

• Perform periodic audits to ensure all payroll details are accurate and that changes are made in a timely manner.

• Look for opportunities to implement new payroll processes aimed at enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and controls.

• Work across the Finance & Accounting Division to ensure payroll is properly recorded in the accounting system.

• Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of all quarterly and annual payroll filings to employees and taxing authorities.

• Ensure proper controls are in place, policies and procedures are documented, and payroll functions are efficiently performed.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience processing payroll for a multi-state company.

• Experience processing payroll through ADP.

• Experience identifying, implementing, and executing improvements to existing payroll processes.

• Familiarity with state and federal tax and wage laws.

• Strong computer skills, specifically in Excel.

• A client service temperament and strong interpersonal skills.

• HS Diploma or GED

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled