Payroll Manager

Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Manager to join our team in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations for corporate and field employees, ensuring precision and compliance across multistate payroll systems. This is a long-term contract position offering an opportunity to contribute to process improvement and provide exceptional support to employees.

Responsibilities:

- Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for both corporate and field staff, ensuring timely and accurate execution.

- Ensure compliance with multistate payroll regulations, including tax laws and reporting requirements.

- Utilize payroll systems to input, audit, and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and adherence to standards.

- Develop and refine documentation for payroll processes and workflows in collaboration with the payroll team.

- Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues to provide effective support to employees.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and data accuracy.

- Conduct audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures where necessary.

- Monitor and adapt to changes in payroll regulations to maintain compliance.

- Support process optimization efforts to improve efficiency in payroll operations.

- Provide training and guidance to team members on payroll procedures and systems.

Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with a focus on multistate payroll.

- Proficiency in using accounting software systems, including UKG Pro and Concur.

- Strong knowledge of multistate payroll regulations and compliance practices.

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.

- Proven ability to manage payroll for over 500 employees effectively.

- Excellent communication skills to resolve employee issues and collaborate with internal teams.

- Familiarity with auditing and accounting functions related to payroll.

- Ability to adapt to evolving payroll systems and processes.

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