AVP, Payroll Manager

Conner Strong & Buckelew•Camden, NJ

20h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company's payroll functions, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time for all employees. This role requires an expert understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations, complex payroll systems, and general accounting principles. The Payroll Manager leads the payroll team and acts as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries and system audits. Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including time and attendance records, deductions, and benefits. Manage the end-to-end multi-state payroll cycle for all employees using ADP WorkforceNow Ensure timely and accurate processing of all wages, salary payments, bonuses, commission payouts, and expense reimbursements. Administer and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws, including IRS regulations, FICA, unemployment insurance, and various wage garnishments. Manage the accurate processing of all payroll deductions, including benefits, 401(k) contributions, and flex spending accounts (FSA). Oversee year-end activities, including the preparation, reconciliation, and timely filing of W-2s Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and security of payroll data within the HRIS and timekeeping systems. Lead the implementation, testing, and configuration of payroll system upgrades, patches, and integrations Perform complex payroll reconciliations (e.g., General Ledger, bank statements, tax filings) on a monthly and quarterly basis. Generate detailed payroll reports for finance, accounting, and HR departments, supporting internal and external audits. Supervise, mentor, and provide professional development opportunities for the payroll team Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the payroll function to ensure consistency and scalability. Act as the escalation point for resolving complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee tax inquiries. Elevate issues to CHRO as necessary. Coordinate with the HR team to ensure accurate flow of new hire data, terminations, status changes, and benefits enrollment information. Collaborate with accounting department and all payroll related vendors

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
Experience: 10-15 years of progressive experience in payroll administration, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with enterprise-level payroll software. Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now
Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, taxation, and labor laws (e.g., FLSA).
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication
Must be an enthusiastic self-starter, flexible, able to multi-task and delegate or handle responsibilities with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is highly desired

Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing all aspects of the company's payroll functions
Ensuring payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time for all employees
Leading the payroll team and acts as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries and system audits
Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, including time and attendance records, deductions, and benefits
Managing the end-to-end multi-state payroll cycle for all employees using ADP WorkforceNow
Ensuring timely and accurate processing of all wages, salary payments, bonuses, commission payouts, and expense reimbursements
Administering and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws
Managing the accurate processing of all payroll deductions, including benefits, 401(k) contributions, and flex spending accounts (FSA)
Overseeing year-end activities, including the preparation, reconciliation, and timely filing of W-2s
Maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and security of payroll data within the HRIS and timekeeping systems
Leading the implementation, testing, and configuration of payroll system upgrades, patches, and integrations
Performing complex payroll reconciliations (e.g., General Ledger, bank statements, tax filings) on a monthly and quarterly basis
Generating detailed payroll reports for finance, accounting, and HR departments, supporting internal and external audits
Supervising, mentoring, and providing professional development opportunities for the payroll team
Developing, documenting, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the payroll function to ensure consistency and scalability
Acting as the escalation point for resolving complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee tax inquiries
Coordinating with the HR team to ensure accurate flow of new hire data, terminations, status changes, and benefits enrollment information
Collaborating with accounting department and all payroll related vendors