Job Overview – Payroll Manager (Hybrid):
Take on a key leadership role with our client in Philadelphia, PA, as a Payroll Manager. Reporting to the Director of Treasury, you'll oversee bi-weekly payroll processing, ensure tax compliance, and deliver a seamless associate experience. Lead payroll projects, collaborate with HR and finance, and drive efficiency while managing a high-performing team.
Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000/year + bonus
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Responsibilities as the Payroll Manager:
- Payroll Processing: Manage bi-weekly payroll, including special payments (incentives, bonuses, pensions), and ensure accuracy through review and coordination of inputs.
- System Maintenance: Oversee updates to payroll systems, including earnings/deduction codes, tax jurisdiction components, accrual setups, and year-end adjustments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies and federal, state, and local tax laws; manage W-2 preparation and issuance with ADP.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with HR teams (Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, and Associate Service Center) and IT for payroll system upgrades and modifications.
- Process Improvement: Lead projects to enhance control environments, reporting and analysis, process efficiency, and overall effectiveness of payroll operations.
- Customer Service: Strengthen the associate and business partner service experience by implementing best practices and resolving complex payroll issues.
Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
- Experience: At least 8 years managing large-scale, multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees in an automated environment, with proven leadership experience.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in payroll software systems (PeopleSoft preferred) and strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
- Skills: Proven ability to influence senior management, excellent communication and presentation skills for C-Suite audiences, and strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Attributes: Detail-oriented with a process improvement mindset and ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, accounting, and legal departments.
- Preferred: Experience with “pay current” practices and payroll tax calculation.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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