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Recooty

Payroll Manager

Recooty, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, United States

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Job Brief: The Payroll Manager will oversee and perform the payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This role is responsible for processing multi-state bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll information, withholding federal, state, and local payroll taxes, processing voluntary and involuntary deductions, documenting and updating approve payroll changes, and preparing special reports for management.

Responsibilities

Oversee the processing of accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for all salaried, hourly, and contract employees

Calculate monthly commission for all eligible employees

Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws to ensure compliance with regulations

Set up new tax jurisdictions and reconciliation of tax reports

Review and validate all electronic timecards for approval prior to payroll processing

Update payroll system to reflect any approved changes in employee pay, insurance coverage, deductions, and department transfers

Manage timely payroll updates to reflect all new hires, terminations, employee transfers, bonuses, and other special payments

Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and reports

Prepare reports for internal and external audits through compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, benefit deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages as required

Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies

Ensure accurate and timely issue of W-2s and other related filings

Process 401k elections and deductions

Identifies opportunities to enhance the current process and implement controls to drive efficiency and streamline processes

Provides leadership, coaching, and feedback to the internal payroll team

Communicate with all levels of the organization effectively by responding in a timely manner and providing assistance when needed

Skills Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Human resources/ Accounting

7+ years of experience with payroll, accounting/ finance

Knowledge of payroll practice, laws, and regulations across multiple states. International payroll experience is a plus

Strong attention to detail

Proven experience with payroll systems, Paylocity experience is a plus

Excellent communications skills, confidentiality, and time management skills

Ability to excel in a fast paced and team environment

Strong data and excel skills

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