Payroll Manager

Company: Ross Stores, Inc.
Location: Moreno Valley
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE:The Manager, Payroll Processing is responsible for overseeing the operational management of the company's exempt and non-exempt payroll processing, leave of absence processing, off-cycle check requests, payroll tax accounting, and assisting with controls and reporting requests as needed. This includes responsibility for creating, managing and developing a strong team to work effectively, while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, effective controls and timeliness for payroll related documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage the operational aspects of payroll including exempt, non-exempt, leave of absence, and off cycle check processing.
Evaluate, develop and implement procedures to ensure the integrity and stability of all payroll systems, including the production environment, system access and support system upgrades and conversions.
Manage the Payroll Tax function and review/audit all reconciliations, tax filings, and W-2 issuance processes. Consult with external and internal tax experts on complex tax related questions and resolve payroll tax issues as required.
Ensure all established controls are executed accurately, timely and efficiently on all system deliverables.
Support the internal and external audit processes as required.
Effectively partner and collaborate as required with other payroll teams including payroll reporting, efficiency analytics, final pay, payroll customer service, and project teams. Also partner with cross functional departments and support external payroll vendor relationships.
Establish a vision for growth and career opportunity within the payroll department.
Develop, manage and maintain an effective Payroll team, with a strong focus on recruiting, training, coaching and development.
Establish and document performance standards and metrics within the payroll processing, payroll system administration and payroll tax teams.
Assess staffing requirements and make recommendations to management on future needs.
Drive profit improvement and process efficiencies within the payroll department.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: 5 to 7 years of Payroll experience required, including experience leading a team
Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field is desired
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong managerial and analytical skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Good understanding of an integrated payroll/personnel system

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