Senior Payroll Manager

Description

Erie Home is seeking an experienced, organized and motivated Senior Payroll Manager to join our HR Team. Erie Home is continuing to hit record-expansion targets across the U.S. and has grown from $40M in annual sales - to an astounding $450M in just 5 recent years. When you join the Erie family, you are choosing to build a future with a nationally recognized industry leader. With over four decades of industry experience, you can trust that you are joining a company whose focus is a shared dedication to a greater belief that there is no limit to your potential.

The Role

The Senior Payroll Manager will handle weekly payroll processing, schedules, bonuses, benefits administration, payroll taxes, and handle facility level benefits and/or payroll issues. You will act as the subject matter expert and guide employees through various payroll requirements and processes, while serving as the point of contact for all payroll-tax related inquiries and escalations. The role will be responsible for driving process improvements within the payroll department while supporting the business.

Requirements

· Prepare and process full-cycle, weekly, multi-state and multi-country payroll while maintaining payroll compliance at all regulatory levels.

· Work closely with functional departments and finance regarding proper calculation and reconciliation of incentive payments including commissions, overtime, bonuses, etc.

· Ensure full compliance across all plans with applicable federal, state, and local regulations concerning taxes.

· Assist with non-discrimination testing, Form 5500s, plan audits, ACA filings, workplace compliance requirements, and all plan related compliance and filings.

· Manage process and register for state and local payroll tax jurisdictions based on company growth.

· Responsible for preparation of W-2/government forms and year-end reporting

· Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll inquiries and identify resolutions as needed.

· Assist with the development of compensation program and the associated annual salary planning process.

· Understands benefit plan administration and impact to payroll. 

· Lead a payroll team to streamline the process and build standard practices, audits and ensure accuracy.

· Have an understanding of the impact from payroll to the general ledger and able to assist with the finance team to find payroll items. 

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

· 8+ years of experience administering multi-state payroll and managing processes.

· Familiarity with compensation best practices and standards.

· 5+ years’ experience in team leadership and management

· Ability to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, find inconsistencies and errors in work, solve complex problems, and engage in reflection.

· Proficiency in HRIS Systems and using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access).

· Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or HR certification preferred – SHRM-CP or PHR