What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Robert Half?
The Payroll Manager will ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the payroll process. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Director, this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, payroll tax operations and the payroll team, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, compliance, and seamless employee experience. The Payroll Manager will manage reporting, audits and system accuracy. The Payroll Manager will collaborate with team members, employees, management and other departments to maintain financial integrity while providing outstanding support to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
- 10 years of payroll experience, including prior experience processing multi-state, union and non-union payroll.
- 5 years of Payroll team management experience, with focus on leading and developing a team to achieve results.
- Strong leadership skills and team management skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state and local payroll & tax regulations.
- Experience processing Payroll as a Fiscal Agent (FMS - Financial Management Services and related tax regulations strongly desired.
- Prior experience in Paylocity and Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with a proven ability to identify efficiencies, drive change management and desire for continuous improvement.
- Ability to collaborate with other functions including IT, Accounting, and HR teams.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000