What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Right At School?
Reports to: VP, Controller
Direct Reports: 1
Hybrid: 1 day in office, 4 days remote
As a Payroll Manager, You Will
Direct Reports: 1
Hybrid: 1 day in office, 4 days remote
As a Payroll Manager, You Will
- Manage and prepare payroll data to produce an accurate and timely payroll
- Manage payroll general ledger reporting and monthly accruals
- Oversee payroll taxes, withholding, and other state compliance payroll items
- Oversee the processing of unique payroll items such as bonus payouts, corrections, and fringe
- benefits.
- Act as a System Administrator and subject matter expert for all payroll-related questions in Right
- at School’s payroll platform
- Partner with finance, HR, and other teams to create/improve processes around payroll, expenses,
- and taxes
- Maintain company and employee records within all Right at School systems
- Train new managers on how to approve timesheets, manage employee logins, and Right at School
- payroll policies
- Answer payroll-related questions from our employees
- Issue paychecks to all Right at School employees including final paycheck while adhering to Right
- at School Policies and payroll laws
- Manage Right at School’s 401k and annual 401k audit with help from the VP, Controller
- Produce Payroll reports & interpret data for management and auditing purposes
- Ensure Right at School remains in compliance with all payroll-related laws
- Develop scalable processes related to payroll as we continue to grow
- Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ payroll experience in a professional work environment
- Someone with critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and strong attention to detail
- Someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions & solve problems creatively
- Experience processing payroll for hourly and salary employees across multiple states
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation is a plus, but not required
- A passionate, life-long learner with a desire to work in a fast-paced growing company
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Active and empathetic listening skills
- Familiarity with payroll processes, including compliance & tax laws
- Comfortable with Excel and data interpretation
- Proven history of process improvement & time-saving efficiencies