Senior Payroll Manager

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States ComPsych Full time

About ComPsych

ComPsych® Corporation is the world’s largest provider of mental health services and GuidanceResources® for life. Fueled by a commitment to relentless innovation and a comprehensive approach to care, ComPsych provides services to more than 78,000 organizations and 163 million individuals across 200 countries. Under our GuidanceResources® brand, our personalized and fully integrated programs include behavioral health, absence management, and wellness journeys, which empower employees to lead healthier and more productive lives, while driving organizational excellence. Visit compsych.com to find out why 40% of the Fortune 500 choose ComPsych for their mental health needs.


Job Summary

The Senior Manager or Payroll is responsible for all aspects of payroll including but not limited to; establishing appropriate checks and balances to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy, generating reports for the general ledger and reconciliation, and overseeing the administration of payment of wages and bonuses and other company benefits. Ensure the efficient operation of the employee data information process; including maintaining data integrity, interfacing with other third party systems and handling a high volume of confidential employee information.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Critically review and analyze payroll processes in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice operations
  • Develop the vision and structure of the Payroll function in alignment with company strategy
  • Manage and guarantee bi-weekly and monthly disbursement of multi-state and international payroll consistent with federal, state and international wage and hour laws
  • Ensure processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations are accurate on on-time
  • Effectively resolve any payroll-related issues as they arise
  • Provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of the Payroll and HRIS systems including time and attendance system
  • Ensure adherence to tax regulations and reporting as well as compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports; including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end
  • Communicate actively with Operations, Finance, HR and Benefits to review cross-departmental impact and reconcile data sharing
  • Establish and implement consistent payroll policies processes and procedures across the company
  • Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for executive staff
  • Document work flow and standard operating procedures
  • Manage payroll staff
  • Other duties as assigned


Job Qualifications

  • BS/BA in Accounting or Business Management
  • Certified American Payroll Association professional preferred
  • At least 10 years’ experience in high volume international and multi-state payroll processing
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems a plus
  • Prior system conversion experience a plus
  • Strong organization, influencing skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities required
  • Applied knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements as related to payroll processing
  • Ability to build, manage and lead staff to excellent performance
  • Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with internal and external partners and business leaders across the organization
  • Ability to discreetly handle confidential matters
  • Customer service mindset
  • Excellent problem solving skills; strong ability to proactively identify and implement effective solutions


Benefits and Perks

  • Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more
  • Very competitive compensation package
  • Beautiful office space located in the NBC Tower downtown Chicago, with great amenities including discounted parking, and access to the many activities that this great city offers


ComPsych celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, age, genetics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ComPsych Corporation maintains a drug free workplace.

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