Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to join an organization and make an impact? The Weitz Company is hiring a Payroll Manager to provide expertise and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. This role will have the exciting opportunity to review current processes and systems and find ways to improve them for efficiency and accuracy. The Payroll Manager will also provide leadership to the payroll team and will play an active role in their professional development.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the payroll process and provide coverage/assistance to payroll processing team
• Coordinate and facilitate internal/external audits
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives and implementation plan to improve efficiency and accuracy while supporting compliance requirements
• Ensure federal/state tax reports, unemployment reports and payments, tax deposits, and related items are completed by deadlines
• Ensure payroll records are accurate
• Stay informed on payroll-related federal, state, and local laws/regulations
• Manager third party vendor relationships and updates for software/systems
• Develop, mentor, and coach payroll team members
• Collaborate with HR team on employee benefits

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • 7+ years of payroll experience required
  • 2+ years of experience managing/leading others
  • Certified Payroll Profession (CPP) designation or willingness to obtain upon hire required
  • Experience processing payroll for union employees is a plus
  • Degree required - an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Detail-oriented and a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical thinker with the desire to identify and implement process improvements
  • Ability to prioritize workload for yourself and your team to meet crucial deadlines
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  
  
  
  
• Technology:

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  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Proficient in payroll software
    
    
    
    • JDE, UKG, Passport, and/or ADP is a plus
      
    
    
    
    
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
  
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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