Payroll Manager

Inizio Partners is a top-rated executive hiring and IT placement firm serving clients globally. Inizio's clients include Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, defense contractors, startups, private equity & venture capital firms, etc.

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Manager to take charge of our Nasdaq-listed client's payroll functions. We are looking for an individual who is experienced in payroll administration with a solid understanding of payroll regulations. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure effective service delivery through timely and accurate payments and withholdings for employees in the US, Canada, and Ireland. Additionally, you will maintain compliance, streamline payroll procedures for efficiency, and stay updated with current regulations and best practices.

The candidate would be reporting to the Jersey City office 2 days/week.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all US, Canada, and Ireland employees
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations
• Manage payroll controls and reconciliations of payroll data
• Oversee payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Supports all internal and external audits and reviews relating to payroll operations
• Manages quarterly and year-end activities including wage reconciliation and W-2 production
• Supervise and coach payroll staff, providing training as needed
• Oversee payroll changes and system upgrades
• Identify, implement, and manage continuous improvement activities
• Maintains data integrity of payroll information
• Cross-function collaboration with internal business departments
• Assist with special projects

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and compliance
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks with competing deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Demonstrated ability to implement best practices and operational efficiencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good judgment and decision-making skills

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or a Business-related concentration
• 7+ years of relevant payroll experience with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role
• Expert knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce or other similar automated payroll software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software