Senior Payroll Manager

Job Title : Senior Manager, Payroll

Location : Los Angeles, California. (On-Site)

Position Summary :

The Senior Manager, Payroll leverages a high / expert level of technical expertise in the areas of Payroll Subject Matter, System Configuration and Data Management, Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, and Leadership to manage and direct the payroll inputs, processes, and outputs.

In this capacity, the Senior Manager, Payroll will :

• Ensure that the payroll system design is accurate and compliant for configuration, including data inputs and integrations, payroll calculations, post-payroll files, and reports
• Design audits, reviews, and reports that corroborate the regulations, firm policies, and benefit plans for outstanding client service to employees, supporting departments, and government agencies
• Oversee compliance of payroll processes to wage / hour regulations, tax / deposit regulations, and regulatory changes in multiple states
• Ensure that systems and processes comply with Firm policies, benefit plans, special programs, and employee compensation agreements
• Design and deploy audit processes to identify errors and root causes, and opportunities for process improvements
• Reconcile data inputs to and outputs from Payroll processes to source documents and systems
• Ensure that the Firm’s complex projects and processes involving payroll, employee compensation, benefits, and reporting are analyzed thoroughly and that solutions are appropriate, collaborative, and documented appropriately
• Manage complex issues and / or errors using expert-level knowledge of payroll tax filing / amendment processes, regulatory requirements, and other technical skills as needed
• Focus on building payroll subject matter knowledge in the payroll team through coaching, internal / personal training, documentation of processes, and participation in payroll industry training
• Serve as a resource for all departments that provide input to or receive output from the payroll process, and provide strategic input on process design, training, and process improvement
• Ensure the requirements of other departments are proactively identified, scheduled, and communicated in a collaborative manner

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About Buchanan Technologies

Since Buchanan’s inception over 30 years ago, we have operated on 5 core values – People Matter, Customers Matter, Principles Matter, Community Matters, and Every Interaction Matters. These values are represented across each facet of the company, from employee relations to client service delivery to corporate social responsibility initiatives and beyond.

Why Work at Buchanan?

At Buchanan Technologies, we offer great employment experience with a fun but professional work environment, competitive salary, and various employee career advancement programs that add value to your skills and daily life. If you are excited about being part of an energetic team where your contributions are appreciated and hard work is recognized, Buchanan is the place for you.

Things We Are Passionate About

We are passionate about providing top-tier technology services to our customers and clients and fostering a culture of continuous learning for our employees. We are a people-centric company, focused on growth and diversity for our workforce. Come join us and let’s build something amazing together.

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