Payroll Team Lead

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and eight to ten years’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
10 years’ experience processing in-house full cycle multi-state payroll
Experience working in a company with more than 3,000 employees
Accounting and auditing experience required
Decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills required
Ability to think ‘2 steps ahead’
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to work independently in a team orientated atmosphere
Strong written and verbal communication
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Work, Excel, and Outlook

Ability to multitask on a wide variety of payroll related tasks, including preparing materials for legal, audits, and other department requests
Continually seek efficiencies in processes and recommend improvements
Set-up, maintain, and reconcile payroll tax withholdings
Collaborate with cross functional teams and all payroll related tasks
Process, audit, and distribute bi-weekly pre-payroll and post payroll tasks
Test and analyze payroll processes, including time and attendance system changes
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with teammates
Identify and resolve compliance issues in a timely manner
Provide excellent customer service
Provides training to team on policies, regulations, and processes
Respond to employee questions regarding payroll tax