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The position provides leadership and direction to the payroll team and ensures payroll is processed accurately, timely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements.\nThe Payroll Manager oversees payroll operations across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions and serves as a key subject matter expert for payroll processes, systems, reconciliations, controls, and operational compliance.\nThe position identifies operational risks, resolves complex payroll issues, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvement and automation within Payroll.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nChampions The Layton Way by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.\nEnsures that Constructing with Integrity is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.\nPayroll Operations\nManage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for assigned legal entities and employee populations.\nEnsure payrolls are 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residence, work location, earnings, and deductions are appropriately maintained for payroll processing.\nPayroll Systems & Integrations\nServe as business owner and subject matter expert for payroll systems.\nPartner with HRIS, IT, Finance, and vendors on payroll integrations.\nOversee payroll testing and validation.\nIdentify and resolve system and integration issues.\nLead system improvements and automation initiatives.\nPayroll Accounting & Reconciliation\nOversee payroll reconciliations.\nPartner with Accounting and Finance on payroll expenses, liabilities, benefits, taxes, and general ledger activity.\nEstablish appropriate reconciliation controls.\nSupport quarterly and year-end payroll reconciliation.\nSupport internal and external audits.\nDecision-Making & Authority\nDirect daily payroll activities.\nEstablish payroll procedures and controls within approved policies.\nApprove or recommend payroll corrections.\nRecommend system and process changes.\nEscalate payroll, financial, 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