Payroll Manager

$95,000 - $135,000/Yr

Brown Advisory - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

Brown Advisory is seeking a professional, energetic and detail-oriented individual to fill a Payroll Manager position within our Baltimore office. The Payroll Manager reports to the Director of Accounting, Payroll and Equity and will be responsible for review of the US bi-weekly payroll, along with review of the monthly payrolls within the UK, Germany, Japan and Singapore. The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions throughout each global office, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with global country and state by state government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow of the department
• Thoroughly review and finalize payroll submissions for approximately 900 colleagues globally
• Implement, maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, equity, garnishments, taxes and other deductions
• Utilize, maintain and manage Workday payroll product
• Assist with the expansion of business activities in new jurisdictions, both domestic and international
• Manage relationships with external vendors
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems and procedures
• Partner with the Financial Reporting Team to verify accuracy of all GL mapping within payroll
• Review monthly payroll reconciliations
• Prepare/finalize monthly, quarterly, annual payroll metric reports, and any ad hoc payroll reporting requests
• Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures as necessary
• Maintain and organize payroll records in compliance with established retention policies and best practices
• Direct the preparation of multi state/local payroll taxes, UK, Germany, Japan and Singapore taxes, ensuring that payroll tax filings are timely and accurate
• Process, maintain and resolve all items related to payroll taxes in a timely manner
• Review and validate annual workers' compensation insurance analysis
• Facilitate compilation of data for other annual audits
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on payroll impact due to changes in business strategy and regulatory updates
• Respond to payroll requests from colleagues, managers, auditors and vendors
• Remain current with professional knowledge and best practices
• Other duties as assigned
• Manage Payroll Processing Team, currently consisting of three direct reports
• Provide constructive feedback and timely performance evaluations
• Mentor and facilitate the development of junior staff

Requirements

• Understanding of multi-state payroll processing, including tax and other regulatory reporting requirements (experience with California payroll and processes preferred)
• 7-10 years' experience with Payroll Software (exposure to Workday a plus)
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administrations, Human Resources or related field preferred
• Experience processing International Payroll
• Experience processing transactions related to equity compensation, stock options and deferred compensation
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain colleague confidence and protects payroll operations by illustrating tact, discretion, and good judgement in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
• Capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment while remaining highly organized and detail oriented
• Positive attitude and ability to interact well with others
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program participation incentive
• Financial wellness program
• Gym membership discounts
• Fitness event fee reimbursement
• Corporate gym membership discounts
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical)
• Adoption Benefits
• Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid parental leave
• Group Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting)