Senior Payroll Manager

Company: Gates Corp
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Job Category: Finance Salary: $ 136864.00 - $ 165440.00 For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify itthink belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? WHAT TO EXPECT As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. We are seeking a Senior Payroll Manager for our Denver office. As the Senior Payroll Manager, you will have responsibility for the US payroll, which is processed in-house for approximately 4,000 employees in a manufacturing environment. This will include direct management of the payroll processing and payroll tax preparation for 4 separate FEINs and approximately 45 states. This position is also responsible for supporting the payroll and timekeeping systems and acting as liaison between IT and business. Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Responsible for all aspects of in-house Oracle payroll process cycle in a manufacturing environment. This includes ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all data processed and submitted for payment. Responsible for staying abreast of all payroll laws and tax regulations as well as continuous improvement of process and detection and remediation of any process defects. Oversee timely and accurate filing, payment and reconciliation of all federal, state, local and unemployment payroll taxes as well as processing of any journal entries required to balance accounts.
• Provide direct supervision to Denver payroll staff and indirect support to plant payroll personnel. Ensure training and documentation is in place for all payroll processes and responsible for ensuring designated backups are identified and trained.
• Manage the Oracle payroll and in-house timekeeping system, which includes patch testing, troubleshooting and implementing new functionality. Provides support and training to all users.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by VP, Corporate Controller. This includes acting as project lead on all payroll related projects. Examples of upcoming projects may include acting as payroll lead to design requirements and vendor selection for implementation of a new timekeeping system.
• Ensure compliance with Mandate for Fundamental Financial Controls and existing SOX matrixes, identifies and recommends controls changes to the Director, AP & Payroll. Participates in and supports testing and all internal and external audit activities.

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