Payroll Manager

The Weitz Company - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Payroll Manager at The Weitz Company is responsible for overseeing the payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, and leading the payroll team. This role involves reviewing and improving current payroll processes and systems for efficiency and compliance, while also providing mentorship and development opportunities for team members. The position plays a crucial role in maintaining payroll records, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with the HR team on employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the payroll process and provide coverage/assistance to payroll processing team.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal/external audits.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives and implementation plan to improve efficiency and accuracy while supporting compliance requirements.
• Ensure federal/state tax reports, unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and related items are completed by deadlines.
• Ensure payroll records are accurate.
• Stay informed on payroll-related federal, state, and local laws/regulations.
• Manage third party vendor relationships and updates for software/systems.
• Develop, mentor, and coach payroll team members.
• Collaborate with HR team on employee benefits.

Requirements

• 7+ years of payroll experience required.
• 2+ years of experience managing/leading others.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
• Experience processing payroll for union employees is a plus.
• Degree required - an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Detail-oriented and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with the desire to identify and implement process improvements.
• Ability to prioritize workload for yourself and your team to meet crucial deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in payroll software JDE, UKG, Passport, and/or ADP is a plus.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance