Payroll Manager

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.


Reporting to the Controller, Accounting Operations, the Payroll Manager manages the accurate and timely processing and administration of payroll for non-union and union employees. They ensure the accuracy of the payroll and makes adjustments as needed; and ensures compliance with laws and taxes. The Payroll Manager supervises a payroll team and provides support and customer service for the organization’s employees.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the preparation and processing of three bi-weekly and one weekly payrolls. This includes reviewing and ensuring accuracy, investigating discrepancies, and verifying that transactions comply with policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with city, state, federal, wage processing and withholding regulations
• Supervise Payroll team
• Coordinate efforts between Payroll, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure proper workflow and maintenance of employee records
• Ensure accuracy and adequate controls for payroll
• Liaise with auditors and assist the Controller with internal/external payroll and tax audits
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, resolve discrepancies, and provide payroll-related guidance
• Prepare, manage, and process payroll related reports, including

◦ management reports

◦ quarterly and year-end reconciliations

◦ third party sick pay adjustments

◦ ACA reports for the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Worker’s Compensation

◦ audit requests


• Complete reviews and analysis of payroll and provide and review reporting as needed
• Review and process W2s
• File 1095s
• Remain up to date and provide direction on changing U.S. employment tax legislations, FLSA and state wage law, and garnishment administration
• Perform other duties as assigned


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly preferred
• Expert level experience with Dayforce required
• Minimum of five years of payroll experience with multi-site payrolls and union payroll complexities; preparing and filing 1095s, W2s, and third-party sick pay required
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and advanced skills in Excel
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and meeting critical deadlines


EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled