Payroll/HR Manager

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Unclassified - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Anchorage, AK

About the position

The Payroll & HR Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payment of wages. This role involves working closely with the operations teams to maintain payroll data integrity, comply with relevant regulations, and provide insightful financial reporting. The Payroll & HR Manager will have strong expertise in using payroll systems and various Workforce/Labor management systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficient payroll operations. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion are essential for success in this role. In this position, the Payroll & HR Manager will manage and process bi-weekly payrolls using the ADP payroll system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Responsibilities include calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensations while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The manager will also validate payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and garnishments. Staying updated on federal, state, and local payroll regulations is crucial to ensure full compliance, including preparing and submitting payroll tax filings, quarterly and annual reports, and W-2s. The role requires maintaining accurate and up-to-date payroll records, ensuring data integrity in both the payroll system and other scheduling/people management software. Regular audits will be conducted to verify payroll data accuracy and resolve discrepancies. The Payroll & HR Manager will administer benefits, track eligibility, provide and collect enrollment forms, and manage payroll-related deductions for benefits. Utilizing the payroll system for processing, reporting, and employee self-service functions is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the manager will conduct regular payroll reconciliations and provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll-related matters, implementing best practices to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing. Confidentiality and ethics are paramount, as the manager will handle confidential payroll information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process bi-weekly payrolls using ADP payroll system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensations, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Validate payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and garnishments.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure full compliance.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual reports and W-2s.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, ensuring data integrity in payroll system and other scheduling/people management software.
• Conduct regular audits to verify payroll data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer benefits, including tracking eligibility, providing and collecting enrollment forms, and managing payroll-related deductions for benefits.
• Utilize payroll system for payroll processing, reporting, and employee self-service functions.
• Conduct regular payroll reconciliations, including liability reconciliations related to payroll transactions.
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees regarding payroll-related matters.
• Implement best practices and streamline procedures to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing.
• Handle confidential payroll information with the highest level of integrity and discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for efficient data analysis.
• Experience in financial management software, particularly ADP Workforce Now.
• Solid working knowledge of Workforce Management Software/apps.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations, codes, and laws.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with additional payroll systems or software.
• Knowledge of ACA compliance and tracking.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance