Payroll Manager

Job Purpose:

Pays union and non union employees and compiles payroll information by managing payroll preparation; entering data into ADP payroll program, completing reports; maintaining records.

Duties:

* Maintains and enters payroll information by directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.

* Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.

* Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.

* Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.

* Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.

* Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.

* Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.

* Maintains payroll guidelines by following policies and procedures.

* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

* Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

* Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

* Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Managing Processes, People Management, Data Entry Management, Reporting Skills, Compensation and Wage Structure, Benefits Administration, Worker Compensation, Employment Law, Developing Standards, Financial Skills, Accounting