Job Details
Position Description: Payroll Manager
Reports To: Vice President of Human Resources
Location: Greenwich, CT with quarterly trips to Miami Beach
Role Overview: The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll processing activities for the U.S., ensuring accuracy in payroll details, including withholdings and deductions, and timely submission of tax-related documents to federal, state, and local authorities. They maintain updated payroll records and report any significant issues to the relevant department head. Drawing on extensive experience and sound judgment, the Payroll Manager ensures all payroll functions are completed accurately and punctually. This role requires close collaboration with the Vice President of Human Resources, as well as the Treasury and Accounting departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mastery of payroll processing systems and their integration with HRIS.
- Supervise HR/Payroll administration and record management, including compensation, garnishments, taxes, and other earnings/deductions in the HRIS.
- Oversee daily payroll operations for two entities, liaising with third-party payroll processors and providing support for international payroll as needed.
- Process and prepare employee salaries and bonuses.
- Serve as the primary contact between Human Resources, Treasury, and Accounting departments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and payroll tax requirements.
- Validate the completeness and accuracy of source documents, output records, and payroll runs, and ensure correct ledger postings.
- Guarantee the accurate preparation and distribution of W-2 forms.
- Implement and regularly test payroll audit controls.
- Work closely with both internal and external auditors.
- Ensure accurate setup and timely filing of state and federal taxes within the payroll system.
- Stay informed about labor laws affecting payroll.
- Generate various reports as requested by the accounting and HR departments.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding payroll information.
Skills and Expertise:
- Proficient in MS Office, HRIS applications, and payroll reporting tools.
- Capable of following established procedures to perform diverse tasks.
Qualifications:
- Over a decade of experience in payroll management.
- Experience with international payroll in the UK is a must