Payroll Manager [2024]

Greater Atlanta Christian School - Norcross, GA

Full-time - Senior

Norcross, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager at Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is responsible for overseeing all payroll functions for GAC and three partner schools. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in payroll management, compliance, and process improvement. The Payroll Manager will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, this position will provide excellent customer service for all payroll-related inquiries and collaborate with various departments to enhance payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process for four schools in multi-states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and optimize payroll systems, processes, and reporting
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Develop and coordinate the payroll calendar and timeline
• Provide direction and feedback to managers regarding input, revision, approval of time reported, and payroll information
• Lead communication on payroll issues, deadlines, and initiatives
• Keep abreast of all changes to payroll tax laws and regulations ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal payroll regulations, as well as company policies
• Prepare and reconcile state and federal payroll tax deposits and quarterly reports
• Research and respond to federal and state tax inquiries and notices
• Manage year-end payroll processing and operations including reconciliations of W-2s according to applicable laws and regulations
• Perform internal payroll audits to review earnings, deductions, pay calculations, and withholdings
• Reconcile monthly retirement contributions, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with plan requirements
• Support the annual retirement plan audit by ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations and company policies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a thorough review and ensure timely completion
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers
• Provide immediate and responsive support to employees experiencing payroll issues

Requirements

• Five to seven years of hands-on experience in Payroll
• Three or more years of payroll system experience (Paylocity experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) by the American Payroll Association (APA) or ability to obtain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve complex changes and challenges with running multiple payrolls in multiple states
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills using English
• Ability to research and analyze various different types of data and information

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ADP and Workforce Now
• Knowledge of Federal and State Tax Compliance (i.e., Form 941, Form W2, Form W3, etc.)

Benefits

• Free lunch
• Onsite fitness center
• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan