Job Description

Payroll Manager

Location Jersey City (hybrid)

Salary: Up to $150k + 12% annual performance bonus

Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Manager to oversee our payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll administration and a strong understanding of payroll regulations. Your main responsibility will be to ensure efficient service delivery by managing timely and accurate payments and withholdings for employees in the US, Canada, and Ireland. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining compliance, streamlining payroll procedures for greater efficiency and staying up to date with current regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees in the US, Canada, and Ireland
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and payroll tax obligations
• Oversee payroll controls and reconcile payroll data
• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Support all internal and external audits and reviews related to payroll operations
• Handle quarterly and year-end activities, including W-2 reconciliation
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing training as needed
• Oversee payroll changes and system upgrades
• Identify, implement, and manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain the integrity of payroll data
• Collaborate with internal business departments across functions
• Assist with special projects as required

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and compliance
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines effectively
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices and enhance operational efficiencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
• Capable of handling sensitive situations while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a related Business field
• 10+ years of relevant payroll experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role
• Expertise in Ceridian Dayforce or similar automated payroll software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

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