Payroll Manager ,

Payroll Manager
NYC (5th Avenue) Flexible Working
80-90k package + Excellent Benefits

Our international client, with a global network of offices, provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, digital events, webinars and more, keeping them up to date with industry trends, technological developments, and the regulatory landscape. They currently have an exciting opportunity for a driven and autonomous Payroll Manager to join their growing Operations Team.

Payroll Manager Rewards:

A base salary of 80-90k
A fun, energetic and dynamic working environment
Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
Work-life balance – 2 days in office / 3 remote

As a Payroll Manager, you will:

Take responsibility for the management and administration of all US payroll activities plus supporting benefits administration
Maintain day-to-day payroll management and processing of ~400 employees (semi-monthly with hourly and salaried employees) in ADP Workforce Now
Use ADP Time & Attendance module to track hourly and overtime-eligible employees and to track PTO and Sick policies
Partner with HR to help develop best practices for Onboarding
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, keeping on top of changes in laws and advising management on upcoming changes and potential impacts
Liaise with the legal department to ensure all DOL, EEO and other legal requirements are maintained
Investigate and assist with payroll registrations/filings with relevant agencies
Liaise with external auditors (Financial Statement, 401k, Workers Comp)
Work with HR and Finance Team to assist in the administration and tracking of COBRA, FMLA, and other leaves of absence
Work with benefit providers to set up and administer open enrollment periods

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills and traits:

5+ years experience in administration of payroll and ideally payroll-related benefits.
Attention to detail with an analytical and problem-solving mindset
ADP Workforce Now
Excellent Excel skills and knowledge
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to prioritize and plan work effectively whilst working to deadlines
Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize when to escalate issues to senior management
Ability to innovate and provide input towards process improvement

The Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing and IT recruitment services to the business community throughout North America, The UK, Europe and Australia