Payroll Manager

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing and improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to join us on this journey.

Convene is searching for a Payroll Manager who will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and work closely with the People and Culture team. 

What You’ll Do:

• Manage payroll functions including maintenance of payroll processing ensuring accuracy and timeliness of weekly payroll
• System administration of Time Management module for tracking of employee hours
• Overall processing of monthly benefits billing for company-wide programs
• Performs monthly reconciliations and analysis of payroll and benefits related general ledger accounts
• Partner with the People & Culture department to set up new pay groups in current states and new states, issue annual W-2s and any department of labor inquiries and audits
• Provides accounting support to Accounting team for month end close, payroll journal entries and accruals
• Responsible for tracking and reconciliation of PTO accruals 
• Responsible for developing and maintaining internal controls and standard operating procedures for all payroll and benefits billing processing
• Act as a liaison between the company, payroll processing company (ADP) and property teams to meet information needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes
• Responsible for distribution of paychecks.
• Responsible for monitoring the Payroll email account so that inquiries are addressed in a timely manner
• Ad-hoc financial analyses and participation in projects as required
• Work with Corporate Controller and other managers in Finance department on special projects

What We Look For: 

• Strong payroll processing foundation & solid knowledge of payroll and pay master role principles, practices and procedures
• Minimum of 5-7 years multi-state payroll processing experience is required plus global payroll experience
• Prior experience with ADP
• Solid computer skills, inclusive of Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Experience working in General Ledger systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Driven, self-starter; thrives working in a rapidly changing environment
• Enjoyment in fast-paced, high growth, work environments

Compensation:

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Base Salary:

Salary Min: $100,000 Salary Max: $110,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. 

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. and UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, and a warm and welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting and work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets and premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudson’s Bay Company, Ares, and RXR Realty among its investors and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In.  Learn more at https://convene.com/  

We’re Here For You: 

At Convene, you’ll receive:

• Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one
• Medical and insurance navigation support through Eden Health
• Flexible vacation time plus time off for your birthday
• A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge 
• 401K plan with company matching
• Professional development support 
• A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team 
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do 
• A culture of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity and Teamwork)

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