Republic Services
Environmental Services
SeniorManagerPayrollOperations
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“Senior Manager Payroll Operations at Republic Services. Skills: Payroll Operations, Compliance, Process Improvement, Team Leadership. Manage payroll compliance. Oversee payroll projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sox controls, Federal and State regulations, > 175 CBAs, and Company policies; Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and processes for acquisitions and projects; Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operational processes; Implements enhancements related to payroll processes and compliance; Align team goals with company strategic goals; Ensure successful execution to obtain goals; Create most efficient and effective payroll processes; Develop team skills to accomplish career development objectives; Proper succession planning; Set goals and review performance for direct reports; Ensure all team goals align with Payroll department goals; Create and implement strategic goals and processes to align with company strategic goals
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Problem resolution; Decision making skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7–10 years of experience managing large‑scale payroll operations, Knowledge of US GAAP, Knowledge of SOX controls, Ability to develop processes and internal controls, Experience with interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), Experience with DOL Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Experience with Regular Rate of Pay calculation, Knowledge of State and Local payroll laws, Experience with processing payroll for large companies, 25K or more employees, Ability to lead a team, Ability to set strategic goals, Ability to ensure implemenation, Develop team skills, Set goals and review performance for direct reports, Ensure all team goals align with Payroll department goals, Ability to create and implement strategic goals and processes, Critical thinking, Problem resolution, Decision making skills, Intermediate level of Excel, organizational skills, communication skills, customer service skills
Nice to Have
Workday, ADP, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
What You'll Do.
Manage payroll compliance
Oversee payroll projects
Manage data management and analysis files
Lead strategic and process improvement initiatives
Oversee compliance with regulations
Oversee acquisitions and projects
Test new configuration updates
Identify opportunities to improve processes
Implement enhancements
Align team goals with company goals
Ensure successful execution
Collaborate with HR Management
Collaborate with Total Rewards
Collaborate with HRIS
Collaborate with Field Management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Strategize and create efficient processes
Conduct quarterly team meetings
Oversee training and development
Oversee payment processing
Perform other job-related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with business managers; Collaborate with Director levels and above; Collaborate with HR Management; Collaborate with Total Rewards; Collaborate with HRIS; Collaborate with Field Management; Collaborate with other cross-functional payroll teams; Collaborate with Payroll Director
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
Oversee payroll projects, Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and processes for acquisitions and projects, Responsible for testing new and updates to configuration, Implement enhancements related to payroll processes and compliance, Ensure successful execution to obtain goals, Create and implement strategic goals and processes
Full Job Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Sr Manager of Payroll Operations will manage payroll compliance related to union contracts, certified payroll reporting, SOX controls, Balance Sheet reconciliations, banking, and 3rd party payments. The incumbent will oversee payroll projects, new configuration request/testing and maintenance of data management and analysis files and collaborate with business managers to lead strategic and process improvement initiatives related to payroll. **PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Oversees compliance with US GAAP, Sox controls, Federal and State regulations, > 175 CBAs, and Company policies related to payroll processes. * Oversees acquisitions and projects to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and processes. Responsible for testing new and updates to configuration related to Workday Time/Absence and Payroll processing. * Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operational processes and implements enhancements related to payroll processes and compliance. * Collaborates with Director levels and above to align team goals with company strategic goals and ensure successful execution to obtain goals. * Collaborates with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional payroll teams (tax, time and attendance, etc.) * Collaborates with Payroll Director to strategize and create most efficient and effective payroll processes across payroll team. * Conducts quarterly team meetings and overseeing training and development of team. * Oversees payment processing for all wage, tax, union pension, union health & welfare, union dues, union 3rd party benefits, and garnishments. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent. **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls mainly related to general ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations and chart of account mappings. Ability to develop processes and internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows. *
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