Payroll Manager

Company Details

Saddle Creek Corporation, a premier nationwide 3rdpartylogisticsprovider,has an immediate opening for aPayroll Managerat our Corporate Office in Lakeland, Florida.  Saddle Creek is a private, family-owned business that is committed to living its corporate values each day. If you are looking for an employer that behaves with integrity and respects the individual, then Saddle Creek is the place for you! This position will report to theSr. Payroll Manager.

Overview:

We are seeking an experiencedPayroll Managerto lead and develop our payroll team while championing our company culture. This role requires a strategic mindset to scale our payroll department as our company continues to grow and develop. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus onpeopleleadership and development, ensuringaccurateand compliant payroll processingfor46+locationsthat span across multiple states. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for fostering a positive culture andpossessingthe strategic acumen to drive departmental growth, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the payroll processing for multi-state employees (salary and hourly employees)

• Ensuretimelyandaccurateprocessing of weekly payroll, including payroll taxes, deductions,garnishmentsand benefits, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations

• Stay current with laws and regulations related to payroll and make recommendations for changes to policies and procedures as needed

• Monitor deliverables,SLA’sand team performance, while acting as the bridge of communication between business stakeholders both internally and externally

• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures, while having the opportunity to influence departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change

• Understand payroll strategies and deliver recommendations for improving payroll processes

• Subject matter expert in the execution of more complex calculations or payroll situations

• Manages direct reports, including interviewing, onboarding, goal setting, feedback, coaching, development, and recognition

• Manage vendor relationships related to payroll processing and stay up to date on Workday payroll software updates and technology advancements

• Partner with the HR team to develop payroll best practices, guidelines, and procedures

• Collaborate with various organizations within the Company to support the payroll process and to drive efficiencies and accuracy

• Prepare reports or returns summarizing payroll-related expenditures as well as auditing exceptions and anomalies 

Position Requirements:

• Integrity andmaintainingthe confidential nature of the information by protecting the privacy of our employees and their records and supporting a world-class payroll function

• Bachelor's degree in HR, finance, accounting, or related field preferred. CPP preferred.

• 8-10years ofrelevantPayrollwork experiencewith comprehensive knowledge of payroll concepts and principles

• The ability to lead and direct the work of other associates.Proven leadership experience managing a payroll team of 2-4 individuals

• Experience in processing payroll for 4000+ employeesincludingmulti-statepayroll experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability toidentifyand resolve issues related to payroll processing.

• Working knowledge of Workday Payroll/HRMSwith fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel)

• The ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships in a team environment

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills andcanestablishand maintain cooperative working relationships and to deal tactfully and courteously when explaining the functions and policies in the Payroll Department

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Hybrid work schedule

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