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Payroll Manager

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Microsoft Office
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    Team Effectiveness
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    Non-Verbal Communication
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    Analytical Skills
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    Multitasking
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    Organizational Skills
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    Detail Oriented
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    Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
  • Five years of full-time payroll experience with an organization of 250+ employees
  • Experience with payroll software (ADP preferred)
  • Valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe driving record

Requirements:

  • Oversee and supervise payroll functions to ensure on-time, accurate processing and compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations; hire and train Payroll Specialists and manage daily workflow.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance to verify employee data, implement payroll changes (new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions), and maintain payroll processing standard operating procedures.
  • Prepare and analyze payroll-related reports (earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and W-2s); resolve discrepancies and assist employees with payroll questions.
  • Maintain documentation and records for auditing, identify and implement updates to payroll software, workflows, and procedures; ensure timecard reconciliation and data integrity.

Job description


Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Finance, the DWIHN Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the DWIHN payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Hires and trains Payroll Specialist(s).
  • Oversees the daily workflow of the payroll team.
  • Monitors payroll team performance, providing constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • Coordinates with Human Resources and Finance to verify employee data and accounts.
  • Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
  • Analyzes various documents for accuracy, including payroll previews, quarterly tax reports and W-2’s.
  • Documents and maintain payroll processing standard operating procedures.
  • Assists employees with payroll issues, answering questions and solving problems.
  • Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
  • Resolves payroll discrepancies.
  • Reviews and reconciles timecards to ensure the information is accurate and consistent with actual hours worked.
  • Maintains detailed records and documentation for auditing.
  • Compiles internal reports from the payroll system software.
  • Identifies and recommends updates to the payroll system software, workflows and procedures.
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, departmental transfers, promotions, and changes in pay rates.
  • Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

  • Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
  • Knowledge of payroll laws and tax obligations.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws as they relate to employment practices.
  • Knowledge of human resource practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of finance practices and principles.
  • Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Proficient with payroll software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to communicate orally.
  • Ability to communicate in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically. and socially diverse population.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of full-time paid professional experience performing payroll functions for an organization of at least 250+ employees.

Experience with payroll software (ADP preferred).


REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in an office setting.  Currently this position is primarily a remote position, however on some occasions in person is requested.

 

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time. 

 

Please Note:   DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. 

 

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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