Payroll Manager
Job Description
The payroll manager job description clearly presents the core tasks, responsibilities and competencies of the payroll management function.
PAYROLL MANAGER
General PurposeCo-ordinate, direct and control payroll preparation, processing and distribution. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities - supervise and co-ordinate activities of payroll staff
- manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
- ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
- direct the preparation of payroll related documents
- administer benefit plans
- oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
- compile data from payroll sources
- prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
- monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
- prepare and review payroll account reconciliations
- maintain accurate account balances
- review and improve payroll policies and procedures
- oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
- ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
- support all internal and external audits related to payroll
- process payroll checks for executive staff
- interpret new legislation impacting payroll
- manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production
- performance manage and develop payroll staff
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
- knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- in-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
- managerial/supervisory experience
- knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules and laws
- solid financial acumen
- proficiency in relevant payroll and accounting software
Key Competencies - attention to detail and accuracy
- planning and organizing
- scheduling and monitoring
- communication skills
- problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- delegation
- decision-making
- stress tolerance
- team work
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