JOB FUNCTION: Finance & Accounting
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Jersey City, NJ
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Jersey City, NJ
COMPENSATION: $150k - $170k
REMOTE / ONSITE: Hybrid
POSTED: Apr 9, 2024
REMOTE / ONSITE: Hybrid
POSTED: Apr 9, 2024
A global, publicly traded client of ours in Hudson County is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their growing organization.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$150k – $170k
Position Overview:
The Payroll Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across various regions within the US. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions and will oversee a team of at least 5.
Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager:
- Payroll processing: The Payroll Manager will manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees in different countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Compliance: Stay abreast of local, state, and international payroll laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with tax laws, labor regulations, and reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.
- Tax management: The Payroll Manager will coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate tax withholding, reporting, and compliance in each country.
- Benefits administration: Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, ensuring accurate deductions and reporting.
- Payroll systems management: The Payroll Manager will implement and maintain payroll systems, ensuring they meet the needs of the organization and comply with local regulations.
- Process improvement: Continuously assess and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Audits and reporting: The Payroll Manager will prepare and review payroll reports, reconcile payroll accounts, and facilitate internal and external audits as needed.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of payroll activities.
- Employee support: Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution of issues.
Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:
- Experience working for a publicly traded company.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in multiple countries.
- Experience with payroll systems and software, with a preference for experience implementing and managing global payroll platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent are a plus.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with low premiums.
- Generous PTO and a 401k match up to 3%.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 140375