Payroll Manager

Groundworks Operations - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Virginia Beach, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll services for over 5500 employees in the US and Canada, providing guidance to the payroll team and collaborating with HR, finance, and operational leadership to implement payroll solutions that minimize risk and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the career growth planning and development activities for department members.
• Provide timely and specific coaching to staff to contribute to their growth and development.
• Manage a team including payroll analysts supporting employees with pay-related questions within established SLA commitments.
• Monitor changes in minimum wage, wage and hour law, sick leave, and other regulations.
• Share expertise and practices to ensure a highly competent and professional team.
• Create an environment where team members are empowered to take ownership and make decisions.
• Ensure information is shared in a clear, concise, and collaborative manner.
• Make staffing recommendations including hiring and terminations; perform annual performance evaluations for team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 5+ years finance-related experience specific to payroll with 2+ years managing a team.
• Demonstrated experience running operations with high volume, multi-state payroll, and experience analyzing that data.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational and project management skills.
• Passion for providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multi-functional teams.
• Experience performing ad hoc analysis using advanced Excel including V-lookups, pivot tables, and other related software applications.
• Experience in Workday required.