Corporate Payroll Manager

Summary

The Payroll Manager oversees the preparation, distribution, and reporting processes of multiple companies in multiple locations (national and international) within the Baker Family of Companies.  Ensures calculation of wages, overtime, child support and garnishments.  Ensures all payroll processing complies with federal, state, and international laws and payments are disbursed timely and appropriately.   
 

Roles and Responsibilities

The  Payroll Manager will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

• Oversees executive payroll function by managing the payroll database, reviewing payments for accuracy, ensuring proper and efficient flow of direct deposits
• Possesses working knowledge of multi state and local payroll taxes, including set up, calculation, and notice resolution
• Establishes, reviews, and verifies payroll cycles 
• Oversees request for wage verifications, unemployment
• Oversees the per diem and fuel card programs as well as Concur expenses 
• Responsible for but not limited to the following payroll duties: applications of all applicable taxes for city, state, and federal withholding, oversees the process of W-2 forms at year end by a 3rd party company, disbursements of companywide payroll deductions, state and federal unemployment disbursements, payments of city, state and federal withholding, 401k and the 125 Cafeteria Plan, health benefit deductions and child support and garnishments
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Baker’s policies and all applicable laws
• Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall department performance
• Prepares special reports for senior management
• Works closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure payroll accuracy and address any payroll-related matters
• Updates and document procedures as warranted 
• In-depth understanding of payroll practices, laws, and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or four to six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess strong customer service skills and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs; Vista and/or Paycor experience preferred
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Preferred
• Limited travel required

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business-related periodicals, journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to prepare and write routine correspondence
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to present information, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and co-workers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form