Payroll Operations Manager

Description:

What you'll do:
 

• Lead and manage a team of payroll specialists, providing direction and support to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of employee data and payroll-related accounting transactions
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies
• Monitor and analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Develop and deliver payroll-related training and communications to ensure payroll-related policies and procedures are communicated effectively across the organization
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters, providing guidance and support to other teams as needed
• Maintain relationships with external payroll vendors and tax authorities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of payroll-related reports and payments
• Manage the performance and development of the payroll team, providing feedback and coaching to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their roles
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement payroll-related strategies and initiatives
  
   

Key Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of experience managing payroll functions for multiple entities and countries
• Strong working knowledge of local regulations and policies related to payroll and HR
• Experience managing a team and driving process improvements
• Advanced knowledge of local payroll software solutions
• Experience with implementation of new payrolls on an industry-recognized payroll solution is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands