Position Title: Payroll Manager

Salary/Pay Scale: Negotiable

Qualifications:

BS in business or related degree or equivalent education/experience required. Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience required; Candidates must have a strong mix of technical, analytical, relationship, and leadership skills. Experience in compensation and benefits preferred. Strongly prefer multi-state payroll experience. Ability to quickly establish credibility with business leaders. Experience with payroll metrics and payroll process improvement.

• Extensive hands on experience with ADP is required, ADP Payforce is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective mentor to payroll staff and the ability to create a work environment that is motivating and productive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a strong customer service mindset and effective vendor relationship skills
• Excellent time management skills, adhering to strict deadlines
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels
• Proficient in computer usage and related software applications, specifically Microsoft Office

Description:
Position Overview:
Working in partnership with the Total Rewards Leader within Human Resources, this fast paced position will provide direction to Payroll staff for processing employee payments in an accurate/timely manner while overseeing the reporting for those payments. The qualified candidate will be a self starter, have a sense of urgency, strong attention to detail and accuracy, exceptional time management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with other Corporate Functions. This position also requires excellent Excel and analytical skills, Experience conducting effective meetings, briefings and presentations, Skill in designing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data bases. Ability to resolve problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment, problem solving and strategic agility. Experience in post-merger payroll and benefits implementation is desired. This individual must also be able to handle interruptions and changes without becoming less productive and have a demonstrated ability to listen and anticipate client needs.

Essential Functions:
Responsible for directing and assisting in the preparation, distribution and accounting of employee payroll. Provides special payroll deduction information and assistance as required regarding federal, state and local taxes, social security and employee benefits withholdings. Maintains internal procedures to insure that employees receive authorized pay rates and deductions. Investigates and resolves questions and discrepancies in paychecks and distribution in accordance with established policies. Recommends changes in methods or procedures to improve the efficiency of the payroll function. Ensures the generation of the company payroll including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, overtime and withholding status. Directs the preparation and filing of all reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholdings, employer contributions to government agencies, insurance carriers, and individual employees. Provides primary support for payroll systems for payroll calculation, benefit plan structures, time and attendance and their interfaces to related Financial and Benefits software systems. Must exercise a high level of confidentiality in handling Company financial and employee information.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates can send their resume to: jhapgood@cricketcommunications.com

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.