Overview
Payroll Manager Jobs in Johnston, USA at WesleyLife
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members to build a high-performing, service-driven department.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance standards for the payroll function.
* Promote cross-training and documentation to ensure continuity and risk mitigation.
Payroll Operations
* Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain deep expertise in IRS, DOL, and FLSA regulations; collaborate with the Controller, Assistant Controller, CFO, and Chief People & Culture Officer to ensure adherence to evolving requirements.
* Partner with the Benefits team to ensure payroll deductions, employer contributions, and benefit billings are reconciled and accurate.
* Collaborate with the Chief People & Culture Officer and People & Culture Directors to update team member policies, pay practices, and compensation-related procedures.
* Serve as Wesley Life’s primary payroll contact, including communication with federal, state, and local agencies.
* Maintain and enhance payroll systems, workflows, and internal controls to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
* Review payroll registers, exception reports, and audits; research and resolve discrepancies promptly.
* Oversee payroll tax filings, wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and year-end processing and reporting (W-2s, amendments, and reconciliations).
* Support Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) submissions and ensure accuracy and timeliness of required data.
Payroll Practices Policy Establishment & Oversight
* Lead the development, documentation, implementation, and ongoing oversight of payroll-related policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
* Ensure payroll practices are consistently applied across the organization and aligned with organizational values, labor regulations, and internal control standards.
* Partner with People & Culture leadership, Finance, and internal audit to review, update, and approve payroll policies and practices.
* Monitor payroll-related risks and proactively recommend policy or process changes to mitigate compliance, financial, or operational exposure.
* Provide guidance and interpretation of payroll policies to leaders, managers, and People & Culture teams.
Compliance & Governance
* Stay current with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and reporting obligations.
* Ensure payroll practices comply with legal, financial, and audit standards.
* Collaborate with Finance, People & Culture, and internal audit to support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
* Maintain strong internal controls and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
Reporting & Analytics
* Prepare, review, and deliver accurate payroll reports for Finance, People & Culture, and leadership, including labor cost analysis, payroll reconciliations, and compliance reporting.
* Partner with the Controller and Assistant Controller to support general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting related to payroll.
* Provide payroll data and insights to support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and strategic decision-making.
* Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required internal and external payroll reports.
Process Improvement & Technology
* Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and modernize payroll processes.
* Collaborate with HRIS, Finance systems, and IT teams on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
* Implement best practices to enhance accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and the employee experience.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Service
* Collaborate closely with People & Culture Directors, the Chief People & Culture Officer, Controller, and Assistant Controller to align payroll operations with organizational strategy and financial goals.
* Serve as a trusted partner to People & Culture and Finance by providing expertise, reporting, and guidance related to payroll data and practices.
* Deliver…
Title: Payroll Manager
Company: WesleyLife
Location: Johnston, USA
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