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Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.\nThe Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for more than 900 employees. This position provides leadership and direction for the payroll function while serving as a subject-matter expert in payroll processing, payroll taxation, Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, 401(k) administration, and HSA management.The Payroll Manager is responsible for ensuring payroll operations are efficient, well-controlled, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and external vendors to resolve complex payroll matters, strengthen processes and controls, and deliver a high-quality payroll experience for employees.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll leader who can effectively balance people leadership, payroll operations, technical expertise, compliance, and continuous process improvement.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nPayroll Operations & Oversight\nOversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for 900+ employees, including salaried and hourly employees.\nProvide direction, support, and oversight to payroll team members to ensure payroll deadlines and service expectations are consistently met.\nReview payroll for accuracy and completeness, including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, reimbursements, and other payroll-related transactions.\nEstablish and maintain effective payroll controls, review procedures, and reconciliation processes.\nConduct pre-payroll and post-payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies before and after payroll is finalized.\nReview and approve payroll adjustments, corrections, retroactive payments, off-cycle payrolls, and other complex payroll transactions.\nOversee the investigation and resolution of payroll discrepancies, including overpayments, underpayments, deduction issues, and employee data errors.\nEnsure payroll processes are documented and consistently followed.\nServe as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries.\nTeam Leadership\nLead, coach, and develop payroll team members to ensure accurate, timely, and customer-focused service.\nEstablish clear expectations, priorities, and performance standards for the payroll team.\nMonitor workload, deadlines, and service levels to ensure payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.\nProvide ongoing training and guidance on payroll processes, systems, compliance requirements, and best practices.\nReview team processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.\nFoster a collaborative environment with strong communication and partnership across Payroll, HR, Benefits, Finance, and Accounting.\nWorkday Payroll\nServe as the Payroll subject-matter expert and business lead for Workday payroll processes.\nOversee payroll-related transactions and ensure accurate employee, compensation, deduction, tax, and benefit data within Workday.\nTroubleshoot complex payroll and system issues and coordinate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Workday support resources to resolve them.\nReview Workday payroll outputs and integrations for accuracy and completeness.\nParticipate in Workday testing, system enhancements, releases, integrations, and process changes.\nIdentify system opportunities and recommend improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and data integrity.\nDevelop and maintain payroll-related Workday procedures, job aids, and standard operating procedures.\nPayroll Tax & Compliance\nOversee federal, state, and local payroll tax processes and compliance requirements.\nEnsure payroll tax calculations, filings, and payments are accurate and completed timely.\nMonitor changes in payroll tax laws and regulations and coordinate implementation of required changes.\nReview and resolve payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, discrepancies, and compliance issues.\nPartner with ADP and other payroll tax vendors to research and resolve tax-related issues.\nEnsure accurate employee tax elections, work locations, and tax jurisdictions.\nSupport year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation.\nADP Smart Compliance\nOversee the use of ADP Smart Compliance for payroll tax filing, payments, notices, and compliance activities.\nMonitor tax filings, payments, notices, and agency correspondence to ensure timely resolution.\nReview and resolve tax filing exceptions and discrepancies.\nPartner with ADP to investigate and resolve complex payroll tax issues.\nMaintain accurate tax jurisdiction and employee tax information.\nEnsure payroll tax processes and vendor activities are properly monitored and documented.\n401(k) Administration\nOversee payroll-related activities associated with the company's 401(k) retirement plan.\nEnsure employee contributions and employer matching contributions are accurately calculated and processed.\nReview payroll files and contribution data for accuracy and completeness.\nOversee reconciliation of employee and employer contributions.\nPartner with the retirement plan administrator, Benefits, Finance, and Accounting teams to resolve contribution discrepancies.\nSupport retirement plan audits, compliance activities, and annual plan requirements.\nEnsure payroll processes align with plan provisions and applicable regulatory requirements.\nHSA Administration\nOversee payroll-related HSA deductions and contributions.\nEnsure employee and employer HSA contributions are accurately processed through payroll.\nReview HSA contribution and funding files for accuracy.\nReconcile payroll deductions and employer contributions to vendor records.\nPartner with Benefits, Finance, and the HSA administrator to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely funding.\nEnsure HSA payroll processes are documented and consistently followed.\nReporting, Reconciliation & Internal Controls\nOversee payroll reconciliations, reports, and audit documentation.\nReview payroll-related accounts and deductions, including payroll taxes, benefits, 401(k), HSA, and voluntary deductions.\nAnalyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential control weaknesses.\nEstablish and maintain appropriate payroll controls to minimize errors and reduce compliance risk.\nPrepare and present payroll reports and analysis to HR and Finance leadership.\nSupport internal and external payroll, tax, benefits, and financial audits.\nMaintain accurate documentation and audit trails for payroll transactions and processes.\nCross-Functional Partnership\nPartner with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, and leadership to ensure payroll processes support broader organizational goals.\nServe as a key point of contact for payroll-related system implementations, process changes, and organizational initiatives.\nCollaborate with Benefits to ensure accurate payroll deductions and funding for benefit programs.\nPartner with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll accounting, funding, and reconciliations.\nCommunicate payroll issues, risks, trends, and recommendations to leadership.\nBuild strong relationships with payroll vendors and external partners.\n.\nEmployee Support & Customer Service\nServe as an escalation point for complex employee payroll inquiries.\nEnsure employee questions and concerns are addressed accurately, professionally, and timely.\nMaintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, compensation, tax, and banking information.\nIdentify opportunities to improve the employee payroll experience.\nEnsure payroll communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with company policies.\nQualifications:\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including experience overseeing payroll operations.\nDemonstrated experience processing payroll for 900+ employees.\nPrior experience supervising, leading, or mentoring payroll professionals.\nStrong hands-on experience with Workday.\nExperience with ADP Smart Compliance and payroll tax administration.\nStrong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.\nDemonstrated experience with 401(k) administration and payroll contributions.\nDemonstrated experience with HSA administration and payroll contributions.\nStrong understanding of payroll reconciliations, audits, controls, and compliance requirements.\nAdvanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.\nDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).\nExperience with Workday Payroll implementation, configuration, integrations, or system enhancements.\nExperience managing multi-state payroll.\nExperience with payroll tax audits and year-end processing.\nExperience managing relationships with payroll, tax, benefits, and retirement plan vendors.\nExperience developing payroll SOPs, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.\nExperience leading payroll system implementations or significant payroll process transformations.\nCore Competencies:\nLeadership & Accountability\nProvides clear direction, establishes expectations, and holds the payroll team accountable for accuracy, timeliness, and service.\nPayroll Expertise\nDemonstrates advanced knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, deductions, benefits, retirement plans, and compliance.\nSystems Expertise\nDemonstrates strong technical proficiency with Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, Excel, and related payroll systems.\nAttention to Detail\nMaintains a high degree of accuracy and identifies discrepancies before they impact employees or the organization.\nProblem Solving\nApproaches complex payroll, tax, system, and employee issues with sound judgment and develops effective solutions.\nCommunication\nCommunicates clearly and professionally with employees, managers, leadership, vendors, and cross-functional partners.\nProcess Improvement\nContinuously evaluates payroll processes, controls, and technology to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and the employee experience.\nConfidentiality & Integrity\nDemonstrates discretion and sound judgment when handling highly sensitive payroll, compensation, tax, and employee information.\nSuccess in This Role:\nSuccess as the Payroll Manager is demonstrated through:\nAccurate and timely payroll processing for 900+ employees.\nStrong payroll tax compliance and timely resolution of tax notices and discrepancies.\nEffective oversight and development of the payroll team.\nAccurate administration of 401(k), HSA, and other payroll-related deductions and contributions.\nStrong Workday data integrity and effective use of payroll systems.\nEffective use and oversight of ADP Smart Compliance.\nStrong payroll controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness.\nTimely resolution of employee payroll issues.\nEffective cross-functional partnership with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Accounting.\nContinuous improvement of payroll processes, systems, and the employee experience.\nThis role typically involves tasks that may require sitting, standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle materials, reaching with arms and hands, and communicating verbally. 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