Mgr, Payroll

Manager, Payroll

GCI's Manager, Payroll will provide strong leadership and manage the daily responsibilities and results for a team in the payroll department. Oversee and direct payroll procedures, ensuring that employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with labor law and government regulations related to payroll reporting, taxing, and garnishments. Ensure compliance with 401(k) regulations and the GCI 401(k) Plan Document.

Essential duties and responsibilities at all levels : This leadership position requires the following non-delegable responsibilities :

• Fully own the mission, goals, operations, and results of the team and areas of responsibility.
• Provide strong leadership to span of control (direct and indirect reports); demonstrate effective leadership in all interactions companywide.
• Establishing the vision and tone for the department, consistent with company culture and mission.
• Establishing clear, measurable, and achievable goals and performance expectations and following up appropriately.
• Hiring individuals who can accomplish those goals and meet those expectations; providing them the open communication, training, tools, and mentoring needed to be successful and develop professionally; establishing a development path commensurate with capabilities and potential.
• Providing clear and accurate feedback to individuals and teams on a timely and consistent basis.
• Effectively managing processes including annual performance reviews, compensation adjustments, promotions, demotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions up to and including termination in an unbiased and consistent manner.
• Manage the timely and accurate processing of payroll, which includes terminations within state specific laws.
• Research related issues and provide solutions.
• Create and review payroll tax reports, W-2's, and other government reporting.
• Provide payroll data to support audits.
• Provide additional ad hoc reports as needed.
• Track, organize and prioritize status of any / all open items that relate to payroll and 401K.
• Ensure compliance with 401(k) regulations and the GCI 401(k) Plan.
• Work closely with the Human Resources team to confirm interpretations of labor law and company policies in addition to exchanging information required for the processing of the payroll.
• Act as liaison to government agencies and auditors.
• Additional duties, including but not limited to the following :
• Oversee system upgrades and certificate renewals.
• Deal diplomatically with questions and escalated concerns about payroll and 401(k) issues from employees and management.
• Teach the Payroll module of the GCI-U RISE supervisor training course.
• Work with upstream teams to support and maintain data quality and protect data from unauthorized access.

Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications :

Driving Requirements :

This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Work can be intense and stressful due to time and resource limitations when managing multiple tasks with inflexible deadlines. Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage. Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office / home office setting, and operate standard office equipment. Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively. Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively. Ability to make valid judgments and decisions. Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary. Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers. Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements. The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24 / 7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.

Culture, Engagement, and Connection :

At GCI, we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce, ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer. EEO : GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law. DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.