Payroll Manager

Addison Group Los Angeles, in partnership with our client near Beverly Hills, is seeking a Payroll Manager to join their team.

Job - This Payroll Manager will be part of a team of payroll professionals to process multi-state payroll functions for the company. You will be responsible for over 1000+ employees nationwide. This role is an Individual Contributor role, with no direct reports.

Job Site Status (onsite/hybrid/remote) – This role is a hybrid work status (3 days/week in the office).

DUTIES OF THE PAYROLL MANAGER

Payroll

• Manage the U.S. payroll process, including the following:

1. Time-keeping processes
2. Deduction processing (benefits deductions, garnishments, etc.)
3. Reviews and decides on payroll exceptions and retroactive adjustments (termination, corrections for missed time)
4. Prepare payroll journal entries
5. Prepare payroll checks manually if necessary
6. Calculate commission checks
7. Maintain Payroll/HRIS database through periodic changes of payroll information (headcount, compensation, benefits, etc.)
8. Present payroll reports (monthly, quarterly, and yearly), via PowerPoint and conference calls with senior management
9. Oversee the 401K process, including correct deductions for each employee and audits on the 401K process
10. Hire and train payroll personnel if needed
11. Suggest implementation and upgrades of current payroll software programs
12. Oversee any compliance and internal controls issues involving payroll

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PAYROLL MANAGER

Required

• Associates Degree
• At least eight (8) years of payroll experience with at least 1,000 employees
• Multi-state payroll experience

Preferred

• Bachelors’ Degree
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Consumer Products and/or Retail industry experience

SKILLS OF THE PAYROLL MANAGER

Required

Technical

• Expert Level Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF Formulas)
• Intermediate Level Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint

Interpersonal

• Ability to handle all payroll questions with superior customer service skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and cooperate with fellow professionals in various disciplines and both office and out-of-office environments
• Ability to take on a substantial workload to lead the team through example if needed
• Detail oriented, with high level of ethics and integrity
• Must be willing to develop and grow with the company and have the desire to take on more responsibility
• Superior communication skills (oral, written)

For immediate consideration, email your resume in MS Word format to me. I will hold all inquiries in the strictest confidence.