Payroll Supervisor

About the Role

As a Payroll Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and organizing process improvement projects to advance payroll functions. You will also provide technical expertise to payroll analysts and processors, ensuring that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and leadership abilities.

The Payroll Supervisor will work closely with various stakeholders, including unions, tax authorities, and other agencies, to ensure timely responses to requests and resolve any payroll-related issues. This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional to join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's success.

What You Will Do

• Monitor and oversee all tasks and initiatives necessary to accomplish payroll processing objectives
• Supervise the payroll staff and ensure data integrity to maintain timely and accurate payroll processing
• Exhibit in-depth knowledge of complex payroll processes, including incentives, garnishments, and shift differentials
• Hold knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance
• Assume responsibility for all employee and operational payroll escalations to ensure timely resolutions
• Assist payroll processors and payroll analysts with complex incentive support issues
• Ensure timely response to requests from unions, tax authorities, and other agencies
• Track metrics and KPIs to evaluate payroll and data performance
• Manage the processing of garnishment wage orders
• Manage the payroll processing for disaster relief operations according to documented procedures
• Provide technical expertise to payroll analysts and payroll processors related to payroll applications
• Ensure the creation of complex ad-hoc reports to assist in managing and evaluating employee and payroll data
• Provide recommendations to field team members based on the analysis of data extracted from the payroll system
• Support the development of sustainable training programs for supervisors, managers, and employees
• Lead and organize process improvement projects to advance payroll functions

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience
• In-depth knowledge of complex payroll processes, including incentives, garnishments, and shift differentials
• Knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with payroll software and systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Nice to Have

• Experience with payroll processing for large-scale operations
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Certification in payroll management or a related field
• Experience with data analysis and reporting

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary range of $82,600 to
  13,500 depending on experience
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ensure you have a strong foundation in payroll processing, including knowledge of complex payroll processes and compliance regulations.
• Develop your analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively track metrics and KPIs, and provide technical expertise to payroll analysts and processors.
• Showcase your leadership abilities by highlighting experience in supervising payroll staff and leading process improvement projects.
• Prepare to discuss your knowledge of union collective bargaining agreements and how you have applied this knowledge in previous roles.
• Be prepared to provide examples of complex ad-hoc reports you have created and how you have used data analysis to inform payroll decisions.
• Research the company culture and values to understand how you can contribute to the organization's success.
• Consider obtaining certification in payroll management or a related field to demonstrate your expertise and commitment to the field.