Payroll Manager - Atlanta/Remote - $140K +Bonus

$140,000 - $140,000/Yr

Jga Recruitment Group - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Minneapolis, MN

About the position

As a Payroll Manager at our prestigious professional services firm, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the timely and accurate processing of all domestic, international, and partner payrolls for our clients. This position is ideal for a payroll professional who is looking to join a dynamic and evolving team. You will lead and motivate a team of Payroll Specialists, ensuring that payroll for approximately 2,000 employees is processed efficiently and accurately. Your responsibilities will include providing primary back-up coverage for all supervised payroll positions, which means you will personally perform payroll processing when needed. This hands-on approach will allow you to maintain a deep understanding of the payroll processes and challenges faced by your team. In addition to processing payroll, you will be responsible for reviewing, auditing, and approving payrolls, funding requests, and routine payroll tasks. It is essential to ensure adequate separation of duties and financial controls are in place to mitigate risks. You will also be tasked with training, managing, and evaluating your staff, fostering a high-performing team environment that encourages professional growth and development. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of US & International Payroll Specialists, processing payroll for 2,000 employees.
• Provide primary back-up coverage for all supervised payroll positions, performing payroll processing when needed.
• Review, audit, and approve payrolls, funding requests, and routine payroll tasks, ensuring adequate separation of duties and financial controls.
• Train, manage, and evaluate staff, fostering a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Over 5 years' experience in payroll.
• Professional payroll certification (e.g. CPP).
• Degree educated.
• Workday payroll experience preferred.
• Professional services experience preferred.