Our client is looking to onboard a Payroll Manager who would lead a team of 3 people focusing on payroll operations.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle payroll processing on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis
Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, including overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
Review and approve payroll before final submission
Handle off-cycle payroll runs, corrections, and adjustments
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
Manage payroll taxes, filings, and year-end reporting (e.g., tax forms)
Stay updated on payroll legislation changes and implement required updates
Lead, supervise, train, and motivate payroll staff
Assign tasks and monitor team performance
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Manage payroll systems (e.g., Shireburn Payroll / Indigo)
Oversee KPI reporting, sick leave, leave hours, and FS3/FS4 reporting
Ensure accurate data flow between HR, finance, and payroll systems
Produce payroll reports for finance, audits, and senior management
Support budgeting and forecasting using payroll data
Respond to payroll-related employee queries (e.g., salary discrepancies, deductions)
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data
Collaborate with HR on employee lifecycle events (hiring, termination, promotions)
Maintain strong internal controls to reduce errors and prevent fraud
Coordinate internal and external payroll audits
Reconcile payroll accounts with the finance department

Requirements

Strong knowledge of payroll systems
Advance Excel skills
Understanding of tax laws and statutory compliance
Strong leadership and team management abilities
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Finance or a related field
5 years experience in payroll with 2 or 3 being in a leadership role
Experience leading large payroll runs

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Payroll Manager

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