Payroll Manager

Role Objective

Responsible for the oversight of timely and accurate processing of US and Canada payrolls and related benefit payments ensuring adherence to company policies and statutory laws.

Coordinates with third party to remain compliant with all taxing jurisdictions. Maintains and reconciles payroll, tax and withholding General Ledger Accounts.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Managing US and Canada Payroll Process: Assists with the processing of the Weekly and Bi-Weekly Payrolls, including oversight of time keeping transactions, to ensure accurate and timely payments to team members
• Managing Withholdings, Benefis and Deductions: Ensures all withholdings, benefits, deductions and garnishments are entered timely and correctly within the payroll system. Ensure all US and Canada payroll related benefit payments are submitted accurate and timely
• Compliance: Stay up to date on local, state and federal regulations ensuring payroll compliance. Review notices/updates from Dayforce and action accordingly. Ensure proper controls are in place to prevent and identify incorrect or fraudulent transactions
• Resolving Payroll Issues: Provide assistance to team members related to questions on their pay statement. Ensure all errors are cleared before processing payroll files
• Payroll Tax Maintenance and Oversight: Set up new taxing localities and collaborates with Dayforce Tax on any issues/questions. Reconciles tax accounts and ensures payments are posted appropriately. Reviews Payroll Taxes filings completed by third party
• General Ledger Posting and Reconciliation: Prepare and post payroll files to the General Ledger (SAP). Reconcile all payroll, tax and withholding accounts
• Period End Activities: Performs activities for period end such as SAP monthly close processes, quarterly tax adjustments, W2 balancing, etc.
• Audits: Provide support and answer questions from any third party auditor (i.e. annual Financial Statement Audit, 401K Audit, local payroll tax audits, etc.)
• Support Payroll Team: Troubleshoot issues, provide training, and serve as a backup for team members
• Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities to develop and implement new processes and system enhancements to improve payroll and timekeeping efficiencies
• Collaboration: Collaborate with HR and IT for integration of payroll data and benefits. Collaborate with Finance on GL Postings and Reconciliations
• Documentation: Maintains payroll processing guides and checklists. Ensure proper document retention
• Reporting: Provides payroll reporting as needed to complete surveys, insurance renewals, etc. Provides ad hoc reports to managers as needed
• Company Cars Program Maintenance: Maintains company car document databases and filing systems to support Risk Management requirements. Manages ongoing company car program documentation; policies, personal use auto statements, motor vehicle driving records (MRV’s), car registrations and licensing.

education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business or other related field preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ payroll and related accounting experience required
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Prior experience with third party Payroll tax processing and General Ledger posting
• CPP certification preferred
• Knowledge of payroll systems required
• Proficiency in Ceridian Dayforce software strongly desired

Supervision/Coordination

• Internal contacts include employees, frequent interaction with HR and Accounting staff members. External contacts include Dayforce Tax Service, child support agencies and taxing authorities. No direct supervisory responsibility with this position.

Travel Requirements

FLSA Status

Compensation & Benefits

The expected starting pay for this role is between 69,300.00 – 95,300.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care.