Payroll Manager

Summary: Manage and coordinates activities of workers engaged in recording hours of work, processing time records, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining payroll control records, reporting quarterly and yearly payroll information, and calculating payrolls by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Directs computation of pay according to company policy. Reviews and approves payroll deductions. Interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures. Directs preparation of payroll withholding taxes, quarterly reporting of unemployment taxes, and annual reporting of W-2's. Handle all budgets for unemployment taxes. Prepare or review all payroll general ledger accounts and other assigned general ledger accounts. Reviews payroll to ensure accuracy. Analyzes all insurance general ledger accounts. Manage payroll accruals Analyze all payroll wages reported for benefit plans. Manage all vacation and personal accruals and budgets. Creates special reports for Kroger Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. Issues written and oral instructions. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances. Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget. Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires respect and trust. Managing People - Makes self available to staff; Improves processes, products and services. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: Ten years management experience in payroll. Including, bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Accounting or CPP certification. Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word; Excel; Access database software; GEAC (Infor) Accounting software and GEAC payroll systems. Certificates and Licenses: Certified Payroll Manager Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages payroll department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

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