Payroll Manager (hybrid)

Company Description

JobMobz and Recruiter.com are global leaders in recruitment and talent solutions, partnering with clients worldwide to meet their hiring needs.

Job Description

The Payroll Manager is a member of the Human Resources team and will assist with payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely processing and recording of the company’s payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry for payroll processing. The Payroll Manager will ensure the collection of necessary information and documents, compute wages, and investigate, and resolve payroll issues or discrepancies. This role is onsite in Vernon Hills, Illinois at least three days a week.

1. Processes the weekly and bi-weekly payroll and assists in processing the payrolls for the exempt and non-exempt populations.
2. Ensures Payroll accuracy, data input and review including: new hires, terminations, time entry, stop payments, voluntary/involuntary deductions, earnings, taxable/non-taxable fringe benefits, associates tax elections, payment method elections, etc.
3. Enters new hire data and changes into the timekeeping system.
4. Processes and audits all garnishments, child support and other withholding orders for the company. 
5. Processes unemployment claims for the company.
6. Imports employee purchase deductions and reimbursements each pay cycle.
7. Completes year-end payroll-related tasks as needed.
8. Provides backup timekeeping and payroll responsibilities.
9. Responds to employment verifications, audits, garnishments, and other agency inquiries.
10. Stores payroll change documentation in the electronic imaging system (Perceptive Content).
11. May assist with preparing and uploading journal entries into the accounting system (SAP).

Qualifications

1. Minimum four years of payroll experience
2. Be able to come on-site to our office in Vernon Hills, Illinois at least three days a week.
3. Multi-state payroll and tax experience required.
4. Experience with payroll tax.
5. Kronos (UKG) Workforce Ready experience preferred
6. ADP Garnishment experience is preferred
7. Oracle Cloud payroll experience is preferred.
8. Intermediate Excel skills is required.
9. Work well in a team environment – ability to compromise, collaborate and show respect to others.
10. Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments with minimal supervision.
11. Excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills, and detail-oriented.
12. Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
13. Great customer service skills.
14. Associate Degree or equivalent. Fundamental Payroll Certification is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.