Payroll Supervisor

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Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as a Payroll Supervisor at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA).

MMA provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC).

Applicants must be within driving distance to our Alpharetta, GA office to be considered for this role and have the ability to commute to the office a minimum of three days per week.

A day in the life.

As an Payroll Supervisor , you will :

• Oversee payroll processing for multiple locations, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on schedule, while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervise, mentor, and support payroll staff, including payroll coordinators and specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Manage payroll system configurations, upgrades, and integrations with HRIS platforms such as Workday, Bswift, and PowerBI. Evaluate and recommend new tools or enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with all applicable laws and internal policies. Coordinate and prepare for internal and external payroll audits, liaising with auditors and legal teams.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports-covering earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages-supporting quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc reporting needs. Provide insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Partner with payroll vendors to resolve issues, implement system updates, and ensure seamless payroll execution. Collaborate with HR on employee changes, benefits, and compensation updates.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows through automation, process redesign, and technology adoption, enhancing scalability and reducing errors.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate payroll records in compliance with legal standards. Safeguard sensitive employee data and ensure confidentiality.
• Lead payroll-related projects such as system implementations, process redesigns, and compliance initiatives. Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and updating payroll policies, controls, and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure consistency.
• Work with Finance to support payroll budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Ensure proper cost allocation and timely reporting for month-end close and audits.
• Support organizational initiatives, participate in cross-functional teams, and perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to develop and implement competitive compensation strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and bonuses, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Oversee payroll system implementations, upgrades, and evaluations, ensuring the organization leverages the latest technology for optimal performance.
• Work closely with benefits administration teams to ensure accurate integration of payroll and benefits data.
• Oversee the performance review process related to compensation adjustments, ensuring alignment with company policies and strategic objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and process redesign to enhance payroll accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.

Our future colleague.

We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills :

Preferred Skills & Certifications :

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We've built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.

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Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority / Female / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity employers.

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