Payroll Manager

Robert Half - Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Brooklyn Park, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll functions within a machinery manufacturing company located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This role is responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and handling various ad-hoc projects. The position is offered as a short-term contract employment opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the processing of payroll for exempt, non-exempt and union hourly employees
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of payrolls across all business units
• Managing payroll tickets and resolving issues promptly and accurately
• Working with payroll stakeholders to identify compliance and policy criteria
• Supporting the redesign and evaluation of company processes in line with Workday and the OSV Managed Payroll service model
• Handling special projects and audits as assigned
• Developing accurate payroll reporting and analysis in partnership with management and department leads
• Reviewing and balancing payroll, including variance analysis and explanations for each payroll cycle
• Maintaining current knowledge of overall company operations, policies, and organization to provide effective customer service
• Utilizing skills in Accounting Software Systems, Ceridian, About Time, Benefit Functions, Ceridian Payroll System, Workday HCM, Workday HRIS, Workday Integration, Workday Payroll, bi-Monthly Payroll, and Domestic Payroll.

Requirements

• Must have at least 7 years of experience in payroll management
• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is essential
• Experience with Ceridian Payroll System is mandatory
• Familiarity with About Time software is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Benefit Functions is required
• Experience with Workday HCM, Workday HRIS, Workday Integration, and Workday Payroll is a must
• Must have experience handling bi-Monthly Payroll
• Expertise in managing Domestic Payroll is required
• Experience in Full Cycle Payroll is essential
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required
• Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and discretion
• Ability to manage and lead a team is mandatory.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with About Time software is highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan