Payroll Manager Job description

This Payroll Manager job description can be used to attract experienced candidates capable of leading your business and promote its growth.

The responsibilities of a Payroll Manager should include the following

Overseeing and coach payroll team
superintending and directing payroll procedures
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations

Job brief of a payroll manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to take responsibility for leading our payroll functions. You will be handling our payroll expenses and taxes, making sure they are paid timely and correctly. The main objective of your job role includes the supervision of our payroll team and liaise with other professionals.
Our ideal candidate is analytical and methodical, with experience in payroll administration and in-depth knowledge of payroll regulations. We value sincerity, team spirit and solid organizational skills.
You will also be responsible for ensuring that our payroll procedures are compliant, efficient and current.

Responsibilities of a Payroll manager

Develop systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g. pays, bonuses,
garnishments, deductions, taxes and third party payments)
Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems
Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
Supervise and coach payroll clerks and assistants
Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams
Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions

Requirements for the job role of Payroll manager -H2
Qualification

A BSc/BA degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or a related field
Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS, e.g. SAP, Kronos and MS-Office with expertise in MS-Excel