Equus Workforce Solutions
Finance / FinServ
SrPayrollManager
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“Sr Payroll Manager at Equus Workforce Solutions. Skills: Payroll Operations, Payroll System Ownership, Implementations & Configuration Changes, Project Management & Process Improvement, Team Leadership & Collaboration. Overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state, multi-entity organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll processing.. Serving as the subject-matter expert for the Payroll system, leading payroll implementations, system configurations, integra”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll processing.; Ensure configuration aligns with payroll policies and compliance requirements.; Ensure accuracy, coverage, and performance accountability.
Industry & Context.
Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues, including retroactive pay, corrections, tax discrepancies, and regulatory inquiries.; Troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and resolve service challenges.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience), 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payrolls, Hands-on expertise with Payroll Systems such as ADP, Ceridian, UKG, etc., Experience with payroll implementations and system configuration, payroll compliance knowledge, project management experience, Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Nice to Have
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Experience supporting payroll for large or complex organizations
What You'll Do.
Overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state
multi-entity organization
and timeliness of payroll processing.
Serving as the subject-matter expert for the Payroll system
leading payroll implementations
system configurations
and ongoing enhancements.
Carrying project management responsibility for payroll-related initiatives
including acquisitions
and process improvements.
Oversee and manage full-cycle payroll processing for salaried
and non-exempt employees across multiple states and payroll schedules.
Ensure compliance with federal
and local wage-and-hour laws
and reporting requirements.
Review and approve payroll audits
and year-end activities (W-2s
and enforce payroll policies
and internal controls.
Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues
including retroactive pay
and regulatory inquiries.
Act as the functional owner of the Payroll system
Lead system configuration and maintenance
earnings and deductions
Partner with the Payroll system vendor and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot issues
implement enhancements
and resolve service challenges.
Conduct regular system audits to ensure configuration aligns with payroll policies and compliance requirements.
Lead or support payroll implementations
including acquisitions
and parallel payroll testing.
Manage payroll configuration changes driven by regulatory updates
and organizational restructuring.
Develop testing plans
and coordinate go-live activities.
Ensure proper documentation and post-implementation stabilization.
Manage payroll-related projects from initiation through completion
Identify and implement payroll process improvements through automation and system optimization.
and develop payroll staff to ensure accuracy
and performance accountability.
Provide mentoring on advanced payroll topics
and system functionality.
Act as a strategic payroll partner to HR and Finance leadership.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with the Payroll system vendor and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and resolve service challenges.; Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Benefits, IT, and external vendors.; Act as a strategic payroll partner to HR and Finance leadership.
Process & Methodology
Project management responsibility for payroll-related initiatives, including acquisitions, system upgrades, and process improvements., Manage payroll-related projects from initiation through completion, including scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables., Maintain project documentation and status reporting for leadership.
Full Job Description
We are a purpose-driven organization where support teams directly impact our ability to change the lives of the people and communities we serve. Throughout our US network and global family, our services span workforce and employment, education and training, health, and community support. Equus Workforce Solutions is a member of the APM Group, a global network focused on enhancing a person’s health and wellbeing, independence, and employability. The Senior Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state, multi-entity organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll processing. This role serves as the subject-matter expert for the Payroll system, leading payroll implementations, system configurations, integrations, and ongoing enhancements. The position also carries project management responsibility for payroll-related initiatives, including acquisitions, system upgrades, and process improvements. Payroll Operations & Compliance * Oversee and manage full-cycle payroll processing for salaried, hourly, exempt, and non-exempt employees across multiple states and payroll schedules. * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage-and-hour laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements. * Review and approve payroll audits, variance analyses, off-cycle payrolls, and year-end activities (W-2s, corrections, amendments). * Establish, document, and enforce payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls. * Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues, including retroactive pay, corrections, tax discrepancies, and regulatory inquiries. Payroll System Ownership * Act as the functional owner of the Payroll system, including payroll, tax, time & attendance, and integrations. * Lead system configuration and maintenance, including pay codes, earnings and deductions, tax setup, workflows, approvals, and security roles. * Partner with the Payroll system vendor and internal stakeh
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