Payroll Manager, Workday

I C W Group • San Diego, CA

382d • $99,167 - $167,238

About The Position

The Manager of Payroll, Workday at ICW Group is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process for multiple companies across various geographic locations. This role ensures timely and accurate payroll administration while maintaining compliance with legal requirements. The manager will lead the payroll team, implement efficient processes, and collaborate with HR and finance departments to enhance payroll operations and team member satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in HR, Payroll or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of payroll experience with at least three years in a multi-state employer environment required.
• Experience working within Workday for payroll processing required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• APA Certification/membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Payroll process for all ICW Group Companies.
• Manages all aspects of payroll management including routine payroll processing, tax and benefits compliance and reporting.
• Stays current with industry best practices, payroll technologies, and changes in relevant legislation.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems for accurate payroll transactions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Fosters a collaborative working environment with HR, finance, and other departments.
• Drives process improvements in Workday focusing on efficiency and employee experience.
• Processes and tracks payroll-related items including bonuses and deductions.
• Creates and distributes bi-weekly payroll reports to Finance.
• Reconciles payroll accounts for tax liability and wage summaries.
• Initiates processes for setting up ICW companies as employers in new states.
• Establishes and posts annual payroll period and holiday calendars.
• Processes payroll-related documents and responds to verification requests.
• Administers annual end of year and W-2 processes.
• Prepares and processes off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as needed.
• Responds to payroll-related inquiries and resolves concerns.
• Maintains employee confidence by keeping information confidential.
• Works with the HRIS team to maintain payroll systems.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K retirement plans with company match.
• Bonus potential for all positions.
• Paid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year).
• 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Support for continued learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED