Payroll Manager

Agri-Business Child Development - Schenectady, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Schenectady, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and supervising the organization's payroll functions, ensuring that payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with government regulations. This role involves implementing and maintaining payroll processing systems, managing payroll updates, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Supervise and direct the payroll team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Three to five years of payroll management related experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.

Benefits

• Paid holidays immediately eligible for employees.
• Two weeks of PTO per year, increasing with longevity.
• Discounts on childcare for employees.
• 403B retirement plan with matching after 1 year of service.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and various supplemental insurance choices.
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement for eligible staff.