Payroll Manager owns all aspects of The Connor Group’s payroll and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, timely and accurate pay processing, and high levels of associate satisfaction, with a constant focus of fulfilling these duties in the most cost-effective way. This role will establish strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations and benefits administration and have a strong desire to leverage technology for improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Payroll Management

· Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in the law.

· Maintain and manage accurate associate records and payroll data, assisting with the reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts.

· Oversee the processing of payroll withholdings, including deductions for 401(k), FSA, and other benefits.

· Direct payroll operations, ensuring payrolls are processed on time and in compliance with legislative and company policies. Proactively mitigate risks and minimize errors.

· Develop and/or maintain payroll policies and procedures, facilitate changes in regulatory processing, and lead payroll-related projects.

· Analyze and put forth payroll system requirements and manage payroll implementation activities in connection with systems updates and/or company structure changes, such as acquisitions or the establishment of new legal entities.

· Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll, providing excellent customer service and guidance to associates and management regarding taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, timekeeping processes, and compliance.

· Assist in year-end payroll and payroll tax activities, including the preparation of W-2 forms and fringe benefit reporting.

Benefits Management

· Manage relationships with our insurance broker, benefits providers, and other relevant parties.

· Oversee open enrollment, processing benefit changes and terminations, and maintaining effective communication with associates about their benefits options.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant benefit laws and regulations, staying current on legislative changes.

· Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies, maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.

Qualifications

· Minimum of 7 years of payroll experience

· Advanced technical knowledge with hands-on experience managing payroll system development, configuration, and reporting; experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.

· High level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive associate data.

· Strict attention to detail, highly organized, efficient, and ability to multi-task.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.