Payroll Manager

Job Description

O.C. Tanner develops employee recognition and rewards programs that help companies appreciate people who do great work. Yes, we are in the business of helping people Thrive at Work.

Our payroll team is looking for a Payroll Manager. This hybrid role, based in SLC, will be responsible for leading a team of 2-3 payroll professionals.

Job Duties include:

• Prepare and process executive payroll
• Oversee/Manage the team members of the payroll department in achieving:
  • Timely and accurate preparation of multi-state bi-weekly and monthly payrolls
  • Accurate time and attendance input to payroll
  • Payment of taxes and other payroll withholdings
  • Transmission of retirement plan contributions to plan record keeper
  • Completion of other accounting functions assigned to payroll employees
  • Training and staff development, including performance evaluations
  • Adequate cross training and backup within the department
• Work with ADP to ensure smooth operation and resolution of any issues
• Work with HR and IT in the maintenance of payroll systems
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll tax laws and reporting to ensure compliance
• Calculate monthly commissions and send reports to sales representatives
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
• Work with other members of the Finance department management to achieve the success of the entire department
• Work with foreign entities to resolve payroll issues
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in payroll with extensive knowledge in payroll preparation and processes, internal controls, and payroll taxes
• Current Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or pursuing certification
• Associate Degree required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Ability to identify, research, analyze and formulate solutions to payroll issues
• Experience with ADP preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including working with payroll systems, Excel and Access software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Expat payroll experience a plus