Payroll Supervisor

Description:The Payroll Supervisor oversees day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliantpayroll processing. This role supervises payroll staff, ensures adherence to federal, state, and local wageand hour laws, and serves as a subject matter expert for payroll-related matters. The Payroll Supervisorpartners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support organizational goals and maintainpayroll integrity.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorilywith or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Supervise and support payroll staff, including training, workload management, and performance oversight Prepare, review and approve payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and bonus payrolls Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour, and tax regulations Oversee payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting Review and resolve payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and employee inquiries Ensure accurate processing of terminations, final pay, PTO payouts, garnishments, and retroactive pay Coordinate payroll tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), and vendor relationships Partner with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and policy interpretation Develop, document, and improve payroll processes and internal controls Support payroll-related system implementations, upgrades, and testing Assist with internal and external audits and provide requested payroll documentation Communicates collaboratively with other department managers and leaders. Other duties as assigned by management.Requirements:QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: REQUIRED:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, state wage laws, tax requirements) Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping platforms Advanced proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting toolsDESIRABLE:Experience in the Ophthalmic healthcare industries.CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:Certified Payroll Professional (preferred)KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/TALENTS:Strong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environmentEffective leadership, coaching, and communication skillsHigh level of discretion and confidentialityStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.This is primarily an office classification. Temperature conditions are controlled with limited direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear.The employee will frequently lift and/or carry reports, records and other materials that typicallyweigh less than 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch.Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and other standard office equipment.All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principalfunctions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope ofresponsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Managementreserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and/or work assignments of all positions,without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees canperform the essential functions of the job.