Payroll Manager

Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure the accuracy of transactions for a long-term contract position in Canton, Massachusetts. This role involves managing payroll systems, maintaining compliance with regulations, and providing support for employee compensation processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-state payroll, managing large-scale payroll operations, and utilizing ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

- Supervise payroll processes and systems to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.

- Act as a backup for the compensation specialist, handling employee and commission payroll tasks.

- Assist in bi-weekly payroll processing for the home office.

- Manage funding file submissions for 401k contributions, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and other benefit programs.

- Review and administer monthly benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations while addressing employee inquiries.

- Coordinate and facilitate the annual open enrollment process, including scheduling vendor sessions and educational seminars.

- Oversee pension administration, including processing calculation requests and responding to pension-related inquiries.

- Ensure compliance with legal requirements by monitoring legislation and guiding management on necessary actions.

- Maintain confidentiality of payroll operations and safeguard sensitive employee information.

- Generate and analyze biweekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll reports, including deductions, wage registers, and tax filings. Requirements - Extensive experience managing full-cycle payroll operations.

- Proficiency in multi-state payroll processes.

- Demonstrated ability to manage payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

- In-depth knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and its functionalities.

- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

- Ability to handle complex reporting tasks, including quarterly and annual filings.

- Proven track record of ensuring compliance and confidentiality in payroll operations.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills for addressing employee and management inquiries.

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