Job description
This is a remote position.
Genesis Consulting has an immediate opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking SAP Payroll Operations Manager with a passion for growth and business transformation. Join our team and utilize SAP technology to configure, develop, deliver and support applications for our clients while leveraging concepts of Lean, Agile, Kanban and SAFe. Our clients are some of the world’s leading companies and the candidate will be a part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for their needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SAP Payroll Operations Manager will be responsible for running and supporting successful SAP HR Payroll and Time for bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs, reporting, filing and auditing. Other duties include but may not be limited to:
Perform general ledger analysis of payroll liability accounts and third party vendors; provide technical and functional support for all payroll operations including initiating and reviewing reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy of the following : payroll simulations, wage reports, bank and vendor transactions; responsible for payroll taxes, tax audit compliance and tax updates; support the Payroll Manager in oversight of successful Payroll Department operations
Ensure federal and state payroll regulations are enforced
Assist payroll staff in interpreting, and applying payroll and benefit laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; answer inquiries from internal and external clients, resolves problems and recommends solutions; refers employees to other appropriate resources as necessary
Assist in high level monitoring and auditing of hourly time to detect delays or system issues that may compromise the ability to process payroll
Reconcile and balance payroll and benefit data for monthly payroll general ledger closing
Review and analyze salary and benefits for accuracy
Calculate and verify retroactive salary data
Perform random audits and data analysis testing on payroll time entries
Assist Payroll Manager with quarterly and annual tax reports including 941’s and W-2’s
Assist in coordinating year-end balancing
Collaborate with Finance team to analyze payroll processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and research alternatives to resolve critical payroll issues in collaboration with internal departments, prepare, balance, and submit 3rd party vendor files
Collect payroll data and information for statistical analysis
Responsible for ongoing analysis of payroll data for budgeting
Create ad hoc reports as requested for research data projects
Participates in and / or leads various special projects as identified by the payroll manager in support of Human Resource and Finance initiatives
Assist the payroll manager in oversight of daily payroll operations
Assist manager on annual financial audits, including preparation of payroll liability account reconciliations
Effectively communicates with other district departments, vendors, and government agencies in regard to payroll related operations
Provide customer services; respond to requests for information, and attempt to resolve the requests by researching files and records within the scope of authority; update, retrieve and release information according to procedures; refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution
Meeting deadlines and strict time frames for payroll processing
Correcting and updating financial information systems and generating reports
Requirements
Basic/Required Qualifications:
5 years of payroll experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources
Accounting and budgeting principles and methods for public sector payroll accounting
Principles of record keeping and records management
Interpreting and applying policies, and Federal, State and Local laws governing payroll, taxes, and benefits
Critical Skills:
Must work closely with internal & external clients, as well as other support team members
Excellent clear communication and interpersonal skills
Must have good organization and documentation skills
Attention to detail is critical, skills with real focus on attention to detail with a capacity to listen, understand and synthesis
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Systems, Management Information Systems or IT field – Required
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.