Job Title:  Senior Payroll Manager
Department:  Human Resources
Reports To:  Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range: DOE
Bonus: 10%
Relocation: Yes
Location: Colorado Springs
 
SUMMARY
The Senior Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall direction/production of Client’s US payroll staff to ensure operational excellence is continually met or exceeded.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for planning and deployment of necessary system and process changes, as well as employee staffing/development used to increase efficiencies within the payroll staff in accordance with Client’s operational and financial objectives.
• Responsible for making recommendations to HR Director on payroll best practices.
• Identify, develop and deploy best practices and continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase staff efficiencies, staff development and overall effectiveness on a global basis.
• Ensure sound controls are maintained and followed in compliance with existing internal and external governance controls.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships among all departments at Client across all sites and levels.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships among third-party vendors dedicated to payroll and Human Resources-related needs.
• Staff management, development and performance evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Solid computer and management skills required.
• System conversion experience.
• Previous use of an outsourced payroll service provider.
• Knowledge of time and attendance applications and multiple ERP applications (i.e. SAP, Peoplesoft, Lawson, Oracle).
• Desired experience includes previous work with a large Shared Services Center and exposure to principles of TQM.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises one employee in the Payroll department.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• BS Degree (Accounting/Finance).  Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• At least 8 years of payroll management experience, gained supporting a North American operation with multiple legal entities across multiple locations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and/or employees. 
• Ability to effectively present and/or respond to information and/or questions from employees and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, calculus, matrix manipulation, and device physics.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and analysis to practical situations.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
• Ability to interpret/analyze a variety of problems, instructions and issues furnished in written, oral diagram, or technical form. 
• Ability to communicate internally and externally with all levels of an organization and to participate in problem solving/quality improvements activities. 
• Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate keyboard; operate controls; simple grasping; firm grasping; fine pinching; reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If interested please contact:

Mike Malinao
Director
Accounting Partners
408-986-1990 x 123
408-859-1971 Cell
408-986-1411 Fax
mike@accountingpartners.com
 

Posted on the Central Iowa APA Web site, July 30, 2008

Payroll Manager
Department: HR
Grade:   7-2

Job Responsibilities Summary: 

Under the general direction of the EVP – HR & Administration, is responsible for the preparation and execution of semi-monthly payroll, various benefit administration including 401(k), life insurance and long-term disability, coordination of LOMA activity, and workers comp administration.

Qualifications Desired:

•  Post high school education in accounting preferred.
•  Demonstrated experience with ADP software preferred.
•  Demonstrated proficiency on Word and Excel mandatory.
•  Excellent attention and aptitude for detail-oriented work.
•  Excellent record of attendance mandatory.
•  Ability to work in a professional manner with highly confidential information.
•  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels in a responsive and diplomatic way.
•  A self-starter with a track record of meeting deadlines.

Benefits:

•  4 ½ Day Work Week Year ‘Round.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and until 1:00 on Friday.  This is a 35 hours work week!
•  401(k) plan with a guaranteed match
•  Group medical and dental insurance with Homesteaders paying 80% of the monthly premium
•  Company provided group life and LTD coverage
•  Paid sick leave and vacation.
•  Gorgeous office environment with full-service cafeteria.
•  Company subsidized education benefits
•  Competitive pay based on experience!

For More Information:

If you, or someone you know, would be interested in learning more about this position, please contact Jayne Thovson, HR Assistant, at (515) 440-7722 by August 20, 2008.

Posted on the Central Iowa APA Web site, Aug. 9, 2008