Job Details

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People," join our team!

Purpose

The Payroll Manager leads and strategically oversees the entire payroll process for the organization including all payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with all government regulations. They will provide subject matter expertise to all levels of the organization including management and employees regarding payroll.

Duties

1. Leads all activities related to the payroll function of the organization for over 8,000 employees, overseeing the daily workflow of the payroll department, as well as assisting the SVP-Payroll & Leave with projects and initiatives.
2. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure payroll accuracy, timekeeping, compliance, and reporting are met.
3. Exercises thorough, consistent oversight of a team of payroll professionals, including managing, developing, advising, training, and issuing critical feedback when necessary. Responsible for developing and overseeing pre-and post-payroll process audits, troubleshooting issues, and elevating to SVP-Payroll & Leave to recommend process improvements and new course of actions for any payroll related activities that will aid in cost savings and automation opportunities.
4. Works collaboratively with HR peers, other members of management, employees and vendors as needed to meet all deliverables, while creating a climate which provides direction, champions initiatives, encourages others to change and serves as a catalyst of change.
5. Assists in the oversight of all tax activities including semi-monthly, quarterly tax reconciliations, research and response to federal, state, and local authorities, creation of W2s and W2Cs and all team's activities and processes, ensuring that pertinent and internal and external compliance (including government) standards are met.
6. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors and other internal teams.
7. Ensures a strong focus on risk and the creation of resolution of self-identified issues.
8. Develops and implements metrics and analytics to monitor payroll performance.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or related field preferred. An additional 3 years of related experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.
2. 7 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years leading a payroll function preferred.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
4. Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
5. Ability to manage effectively in a high change environment.
6. Strong analytical, interpersonal, project management, and problem-solving skills.
7. Strong leadership presence and an effective collaborator and communicator with cross-functional teams.
8. Proven ability to manage varied activities, adjust changing priorities, stay focused and organized and ensure that objectives are met.
9. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, proficient with entire Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
10. Proficient with payroll software.
11. Experience in Workday preferred.

Job Environment

Office setting with physical proximity to other employees, and some opportunity for work-from-home. Some background noise from other employees, copy machine, and telephone.

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to comprehend and carry out job demands.
2. Job requires a substantial amount of sitting.
3. Telephone and computer for prolonged periods.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.