Job Title: Payroll Manager
FLSA status: Exempt
Department: People and Culture
Reports to: VP of People and Culture
Date: June 5, 2024
Who is CADY?
CADY exists to inspire and unleash human potential. Started in 1999, we have become the fastest growing photography company in the U.S., with an average 40% growth each year. Through photography, classroom solutions, school branding, and more, we deliver an experience unlike anything in our industry. We are an innovative company competing to outdo ourselves, year after year. As the nation’s premier school photography company, we engage with students, schools, and
our team members to make them feel accepted and empowered. CADY’s mission is to go beyond a portrait and to provide a premier experience for the extraordinary- because each of our guests, school partners, and team members are utterly extraordinary.
Who are you
You are an ambitious, detail-oriented team member who finds joy in making meaningful connections with people. You have a true passion for creating memorable experiences for people. You see beyond the surface of interactions and recognize that every person has a story and the idea of being a part of that is exciting! You enjoy working hard and celebrating hard. You love the opportunity to exceed expectations- and be rewarded for your contribution to the company!
Job Summary
The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the entire payroll function from beginning to end on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for a workforce consisting of salaried, hourly and contract team members. Ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately and within compliance and company established policy. The Payroll Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of payroll processes, policies and systems for payroll management.
Top 5 Responsibilities
1. Implements, maintains, and manages payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate
processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and all other
deductions.
2. Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and
changes to pay rates.
3. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
4. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
5. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.- Maintains payroll information and collects, calculates, and enters data.
- Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes.
- Pays employees by the production and issuance of paychecks, pay cards or electronic transfers to bank accounts.
- Processes HSA and FSA funding, commissions, bonuses, paid time off, holiday pay, expense reimbursement etc.
- Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Research and processes payroll and benefit adjustments and reviews, reconciles and balances payroll/benefit data.
- Works closely with employees to answer and resolve any payroll related questions or concerns.
- Calculates timekeeping adjustments and processes manual payroll checks when required for corrections and or off- cycle payroll runs according to company policy.
- Processes all status changes related to payroll, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, garnishments, and expense reimbursements.
- Completes year-end process, including preparing W-2’s for all employees in accordance with Federal and State regulations; ensure timely reporting to appropriate Federal and State Tax
authorities.
- Establishing and setting up tax information in new states, resolving any outstanding issues with current states.
- Verify that approvals for all increases and promotions are received on time.
- Confirm individuals are set up in the correct earning and deduction groups.
- Research any employee issues concerning missing pay.
- Confirm approval of timecards and track down missing punches to be able to pull in time for payroll.
- 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 payroll information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains payroll guidelines and deadlines by writing and updating policies and procedures and communicating them to the workforce.
- 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 informationconfidential.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Complete special projects as assigned and provide support to the people team when needed, after payroll has been processed for the week (including but not limited to assisting with onboarding tasks in the HRIS).
- The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Job Requirements
Qualifications/Skill Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age- Must pass a satisfactory background check
- Must have experience managing payroll for a high volume, hourly workforce
- Passion for helping people and supporting team members and managers
- Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
- Excellent understanding of multi-state and multi-location payroll and taxes
- Advanced knowledge and use of the Paycom HRIS system for payroll processing is a plus
- Strong spreadsheet skills, such as Excel, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, functions, etc.
- Fundamental Google Suite skills
- Comfortable calling field operators and team members and providing guidance over the phone
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while simultaneously meeting all deadlines
- Extreme attention to detail
- An analytical mind and strong math skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information
- Proactive, problem-solving nature
- Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
Experience
Minimum of three years as an experienced payroll professional
Education
- BS/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field; professional certification (e.g. CPP, CPM) is a plus
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
Extended periods of viewing computer screens- Moderate noise and other potential sensory stimulants (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, music, and light foot traffic)
- Able to bend or stoop as needed