Payroll Lead

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Job Summary

The Payroll Lead is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the organization. This role involves managing day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing leadership and support to payroll staff. The Payroll Lead will play a key role in process improvement, reporting, and addressing complex payroll issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs.
• Verify calculations for overtime, bonuses, commissions, benefits, and deductions.
• Approve updates to employee records, such as new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.

1. Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Manage payroll tax filings, including quarterly and year-end tax reports.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of W-2s, 1099s, and other payroll documents.

1. Problem Solving and Issue Resolution

• Address escalated payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and external vendors to resolve complex payroll issues.

1. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and implement best practices.
• Support system upgrades and integrations to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.

1. Audit and Reconciliation

• Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee the reconciliation of payroll accounts with the accounting team.

1. Team Supervision

• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify training needs for team members.

1. Other

• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers, and other employees of the Company.
• Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures outlined in the Superior Beverage Group Employee Handbook.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with local, state, and federal liquor control regulations.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team to achieve high performance.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in verifying data and ensuring payroll accuracy.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in analyzing and resolving complex payroll-related issues.
• Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Communication: Clear and professional in verbal and written communication, with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-payroll employees.
• Organizational Skills: Adept at managing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines.
• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience – 3-5 years of experience in payroll, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Advanced knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Workday) and payroll compliance
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation, preferred
• Experience with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team