USA Payroll Manager

$115,000 - $130,000/Yr

Lek - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Payroll Manager at L.E.K. Consulting is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees in the USA. This role is crucial for the implementation of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and involves continuous process improvement and collaboration across various teams.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process semi-monthly payroll for all employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Stay up-to-date with all payroll regulations and requirements, including tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), and internal audits.
• Maintain payroll data integrity by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
• Build and maintain relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, addressing employee concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with People Functions to manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies to streamline payroll operations, leveraging technology and best practices to improve accuracy and timeliness.
• Actively participate in the implementation of the Workday HCM system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define payroll requirements and support testing.
• Manage and maintain payroll systems, including the implementation of software updates, configuration changes, and integrations with other HR and finance systems.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processing and provide training to team members and other stakeholders on payroll policies and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records for internal and external audits, and assist with compliance audits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems, with specific experience using ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Proven experience in process improvement initiatives, including the implementation of new systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Advanced Excel skills to create and maintain payroll calculations and analysis.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.
• Experience within a professional services organization would be preferred but is not essential.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Other company-sponsored benefits