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Venteon

Senior Payroll Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to provide support in the Auburn Hills, MI area. This is a strategic position, and the person will be responsible for ...

Tarkett

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Tualatin, OR · Hybrid

The Senior Payroll Manager oversees the accurate and timely processing of employee wages, benefits, deductions, tax filings, and Davis-Bacon Act reporting with applicable laws and regulations. The ...

Tarkett

Senior Payroll Manager

Tualatin, OR · On-site

The Senior Payroll Manager oversees the accurate and timely processing of employee wages, benefits, deductions, tax filings, and Davis-Bacon Act reporting with applicable laws and regulations. The ...

Tarkett

Senior Payroll Manager

Tualatin, OR · Hybrid

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Tarkett Sports

Senior Payroll Manager

Tualatin, OR · On-site

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Impulse Space

Senior Payroll Manager

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Senior Payroll Manager Department: Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $145,000 - $185,000 / year Description As a Senior Payroll Manager at Impulse Space, you ...

Marencor

Senior Payroll Manager

East Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140K - $170K/yr

Job Title - Senior Payroll Manager Location - Los Angeles, California Base Salary - $140,000 - $170,000 Manager, Payroll to lead the payroll function across multiple U.S. jurisdictions. This position ...

Capital Group

Senior Payroll Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones "I can succeed as a Senior Payroll Manager at Capital Group." As a Senior Payroll Manager ...

Addison Group

Senior Payroll Analyst

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

A Queens based property management company is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst will serve as the primary support to the Senior Payroll Manager. This role is responsible for payroll reconciliation ...

Addison Group

Senior Payroll Analyst

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

A Queens based property management company is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst will serve as the primary support to the Senior Payroll Manager. This role is responsible for payroll reconciliation ...

Capgroup

Senior Payroll Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones "I can succeed as a Senior Payroll Manager at Capital Group." As a Senior Payroll Manager ...

Addison Group

Senior Payroll Analyst

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

A Queens based property management company is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst will serve as the primary support to the Senior Payroll Manager. This role is responsible for payroll reconciliation ...

Addison Group

Senior Payroll Analyst

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

A Queens based property management company is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst will serve as the primary support to the Senior Payroll Manager. This role is responsible for payroll reconciliation ...

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Senior Payroll Manager

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$100K - $105K/yr

The Senior Payroll Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the Company's Payroll department while supporting broader accounting objectives. This role ensures accurate and compliant payroll ...

Goodyear

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Akron, OH · On-site

The Senior Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire payroll function, setting strategic goals, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws, accounting standards, and regulatory ...

Goodyear

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Akron, OH · Hybrid

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A Senior Payroll Manager oversees an organization's payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee wages, tax compliance, and benefits deductions. They manage payroll staff, implement payroll systems, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with HR and finance teams to improve payroll processes and resolve payroll-related issues. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in payroll laws and best practices.

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Senior Payroll Manager

Venteon

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description


VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to provide support in the Auburn Hills, MI area. This is a strategic position, and the person will be responsible for oversight and guidance of the payroll processing team, supporting the accounting aspects of payroll along with payroll and payroll tax compliance.
This is a high-profile position with the company.
POSITION TYPE: Full time Direct Hire. Onsite daily. Salary, PTO, and benefits package provided.
Requirements of the Senior Payroll Manager:
  • Bachelor degree is strongly desired. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • Minimum 8 years of payroll experience that includes high volume, multistate, union, and non-union payroll.
  • Construction or contracting industry would be a plus.
  • Strong experience managing payroll teams required.
  • Knowledgeable in Payroll accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, taxes, and union reporting requirements.
  • Ability to lead day-to-day operations and manage escalated issues.

Duties of the Senior Payroll Manager:
  • Collaborate directly with company management to develop strategic initiatives to meet company objectives and continuously improve payroll operations.
  • Direct Payroll Managers and processing team performing day-to-day payroll operations.
  • Train, motivate and evaluate employees. Delegate work appropriately.
  • Analyze payroll tax filings including 940/941 to ensure compliance.
  • Oversee union related activities such as application of labor agreements, compensation, reporting, and layoffs.
  • Support Accounting with payroll related general ledger reconciliations.
  • Take part in year end activities such as W/2 production, year-end bonuses, updating tax tables, updating deduction limits, and making any changes based on updated labor agreements.
  • Generate payroll reports and data for internal needs, for third party administrators, and to support audits.
  • Take care of escalated issues or concerns. Ensure proper employee and union relations.
  • Take part in system implementations and technology updates.
  • Complete ongoing and special projects.

If you are a high performer and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to MLudwig@hrsus.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon and Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, and IT talent in the industry today.

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