Payroll Manager

About the Job: Our client, a $1B manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment, is headquartered in Charlotte, NC and has an extensive manufacturing footprint across North America. This organization is strongly committed to producing quality products that minimize negative environmental impacts, making it a leader in sustainability among its competitors. As the company continues to innovate and shape the waste management industry, it is offering exciting opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful work. They are currently looking for a Payroll Manager to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the processing of US Payroll, leading payroll related projects, GL reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate for this role will be a self-starter with previous Payroll, Accounting, and HRIS experience as well as knowledge of multi-state and federal regulations. The Payroll Manager is based in Charlotte, NC.

 

About the Company: Our client, a $1B manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment, is headquartered in Charlotte, NC and has an extensive manufacturing footprint across North America. This organization is strongly committed to producing quality products that minimize negative environmental impacts, making it a leader in sustainability among its competitors. As the company continues to innovate and shape the waste management industry, it is offering exciting opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful work.

 

Compensation: $120,000-125,000

Opportunity: Direct Hire

Location: Charlotte, NC (South Park area - 100% on site)

 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and audit weekly payroll processing for approximately 2000 employees in the US working with third party managed services.
• Communicate with HR team members and line management to ensure the integrity of the payroll data including data related to new hires, job changes, terminations, transfers and accurate employee tax setups.
• Research and resolve questions from managers and employees as they relate to the processing of payroll information such as direct deposit, garnishments, retroactive pay calculations, tax questions, and other changes.
• Oversee tax filings by third party, and new State and Local tax registrations.
• Ensure payroll system configuration is consistent with internal policy and relevant multi-state labor laws and regulations.
• Work with HR team to monitor and resolve timekeeping errors and exceptions when needed.
• Design, develop and prepare payroll related reports from UKG Pro and TimeClock Plus for use by Finance and HR.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payroll journal entries, perform payroll GL account reconciliations and monthly report analysis.
• Prepare and disseminate GL reports to business units.
• Generate ad hoc reports as requested by Finance and HR.
• Lead annual and quarterly audit activities including Worker’s Compensation.
• Assist with year-end closure.

Qualifications:

• Corporate and Multi-State payroll experience.
• General Ledger/Accounting or Finance background -Some type of general ledger experience (understanding debits and credits and how liabilities work and balancing).
• Knowledge of Tax registrations and the process.
• UKG Pro, ADP or WorkDay- any large HRIS systems.

Category Code: JN007