Payroll Manager

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The Payroll Manager will own the payroll process for all global employees, taking end-to-end ownership in the US and working with consultants abroad. This role will be a key player in scaling the processes and systems of the company to support long term growth. This role will also be a subject matter expert, managing the increasing complexities of payroll compliance in the United States.  The Payroll Manager will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and efficient payroll process execution, ensuring compliance with applicable payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements. This role is part of an accounting organization, supervising one payroll accountant, and will work cross- functionally across the business.

This is a hybrid position and requires a minimum 3 days per week in our office in Chicago, Boston, or Plano

Responsibilities • Own end-to end payroll processing for the United States ensuring accuracy and timeliness • Oversee consultants administering payroll abroad • Identify opportunities for process optimization enhancing efficiency of the payroll process and maintain process documentation • Work cross functionally with People Ops, Finance and Legal departments implementing new policies, processes and procedures • Develop, implement and maintain internal controls and procedures around payroll process • Stay up to date with payroll laws and regulations ensuring the company’s compliance • Support payroll systems implementation and integration working cross functionally with other teams • Manage year-end employment tax reporting including but not limited to W2, 1099, Form 940 and 941 • Analyze payroll data and provide regular payroll related reporting and analysis to management • Be the main payroll point of contact for complex payroll issues ensuring excellent customer service • Support payroll integration of subsequent business acquisitions • Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to direct reports • Support 401k and worker’s compensation audits

Requirements and Preferred Experience • BA degree in BA, Accounting, Finance or related field is required • 4-6 years of payroll experience in the United States is required In depth knowledge of federal, state and local employment requirements and regulations as well as multi-state payroll tax • Experience with ADP, Workday or similar payroll system is required • System implementation experience is preferred • 2+ years of previous payroll management or supervisory experience • Excellent communication skills and experience working cross-functionally • Proficiency using Excel/Google sheets creating complex formulas analyzing large data sets • Ability to multi-task and navigate through competing priorities in a high-paced environment