Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager
Work Location: BGC, Taguig
Work Setup: Onsite
Shift: Night Shift (9:00 PM 6:00 AM PH Time)

Job Summary:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll in compliance with federal and state regulations. The role manages both people and processes, ensuring the integrity of payroll data, and serves as the escalation point for payroll-related concerns. This role requires experience with payroll systems (preferably ADP), attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team of payroll professionals in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Operations

• Ensure all time entries, earnings, and reimbursements are approved prior to processing
• Perform accuracy checks on payroll data and ADP registers before submission
• Maintain payroll documentation in an organized and compliant manner
• Safeguard confidentiality of all employee information
• Generate and deliver payroll reports as needed
• Download and archive ADP reports for payroll and accounting teams
• Handle garnishments, wage attachments, and child support in compliance with regulations
• Create and maintain employee payroll profiles, including tax setup
• Forecast, file, and monitor payroll taxes
• Support Payroll Team Lead in developing and improving payroll processes
• Address employee inquiries and support payroll team members
• Conduct internal audits to ensure payroll documentation meets audit requirements
• Manage manual checks and approvals as needed
• Reconcile H.S.A. deductions and coordinate with Treasury for funding
• Perform quarterly audits of authorized signature logs
• Complete all state-required quarterly workforce tracking reports
• Lead or participate in other assigned payroll-related projects

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of payroll team
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and employment regulations
• Resolve escalated issues and manage team performance effectively

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in end-to-end payroll management or accounting

Qualifications:

Language Skills

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret complex payroll documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of making presentations and explaining payroll concepts to a broad audience

Reasoning Ability

• Able to assess and resolve practical problems with minimal standardization
• Skilled in interpreting instructions in various formats

Leadership Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills for team and cross-functional collaboration
• Able to multitask and thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment