Payroll Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process high-volume biweekly payroll, including monitoring wage payments, taxes, garnishments, and benefits
• Process and reconcile tax deposits and quarterly/yearly tax reporting, including W-2 filings
• Manage the payroll general ledger interface and prepare monthly payroll available ledger reports
• Record monthly payroll journal entries and research discrepancies
• Approve payroll adjustments and reconcile corresponding ledger accounts
• Review and process annual merit increases and bonuses
• Assist with payroll year-end, budget, audit, and GL requests
• Serve as the primary contact for timekeeping and payroll-related inquiries
• Develop and provide payroll-related training to employees and departments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of related payroll or accounting experience
• Strong/Advanced Excel skills (macros, MS queries, filters, advanced formulas, pivot tables)
• General financial/accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting standards
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and create reports
• High level of confidentiality and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work extended hours and meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems