Be the one who makes a difference!
At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities. Be the one who makes a difference-with us.
As the Payroll Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations and management of the Payroll Team. This includes managing and processing semi-monthly district and campus payroll to ensure accuracy and adherence to district, state and federal policies and procedures; and to ensure accuracy of employees' accrual records. This critical role insures team members are efficiently and accurately processing pay for employees working in the multi-company, multi-state environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.
Pays employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
Determines payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation payments.
Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies. Provides GL files to Accounting after resolving payroll/account discrepancies.
Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Maintains payroll staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains payroll staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education, Certifications & Experience:
5+ years of experience in Payroll with at least 3 years in management.
Experience in a multiple company environment.
Knowledge and experience with imaging and approval routing software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
ADP workforce now experience a plus.
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.
Behavioral Competencies:
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
Strong orientation to detail and analytical skills.
Solid problem solving skills and decisiveness.
Proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff.
Ability to manage a team and scale processes as headcount and locations increase.
Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
PHYSICAL AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Local and in-state travel required.
This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!
Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.
Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
Be the one who makes a difference!
With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and let's make a difference together. Apply Today!