Payroll Manager - Westerly
The HRIS Payroll Manager is responsible for managing the activities of the centralized Payroll Department and provides oversight of the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS),
Responsibilities includemanaging payroll preparation and processing, tax reporting, payroll system maintenance and HRIS system upgrades and enhancements. This role ensures the integrity of the data, creates and exports various reports, leads system implementations/upgrades and actively participates in the vision for the system.
Responsibilities Include:
• Manage full-cycle payroll activities for 600 employees that are accurate, on time, and in compliance with Company policies, internal controls and procedures; and State and Federal regulations
• Prepare, review and ensure the accuracy and timely payroll wage and tax filing, and related deposits.
• Review and update policies, procedures and controls for the Payroll function to ensure compliance with Company policies and State and Federal regulations
• Work with Financial Administration partners to ensure that all payroll entries are properly recorded on the general ledger
• Ensures that all HRIS and payroll data extracts, feeds and interfaces are complete and accurate
• Act as business owner for the HRIS and lead system implementations, enhancements, integrations and ongoing upgrades and maintenance
• Participate in the strategic vision of the HRIS system and development of the technology roadmap
• Serve as HRIS subject matter expert to support the HR function, managers and employees in optimizing its use of the HRIS.
• Lead efforts for process optimization for HRIS and payroll • Develop advanced reports to support business needs
• Establish and maintain practices which ensure the data quality, accuracy, and completeness of the HRIS
• Instruct and collaborate with the HRIS vendor on system configuration needs pertaining to all areas of HR such as benefits, policy acknowledgements, applicant tracking, compliance data tracking and self-service
• Work as the lead liaison with internal and external auditors • Support information security compliance by monitoring and controlling system access and permissions • Oversee the day-to-day administration of Washington Trust’s employee benefit plans.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of leaves of absence
• Oversee the reconciliation of employee benefit data records and carrier invoices
• Effectively manage the performance of all direct reports
• Exemplify a service-oriented approach with all Payroll Department team members, as well as internal and external partners. Ensuring all team members are focused on providing exemplary customer service for our internal and external customers.
• Provide consultative expertise to Human Resources and Company Management in areas of payroll regulations and taxation
• Participate in the establishment of department goals and for implementing procedures and performance standards to achieve these goals
• Work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external partners
Skills/Knowledge:
• Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, a related field or equivalent experience required.
• CPP or FPC designation preferred
• Minimum of seven years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility processing payroll and managing HRIS systems. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Experience in tax filing in a multi-state environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State wage and hour laws, tax provisions, labor law and benefit-related regulations
• Solid knowledge of general accounting principles and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with payroll implementations and upgrades required
• Strong problem solving skills and understanding of applications and data
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated team-building and development skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills are required
Salary 80-90K + 10% Bonus