Manager Payroll Operations (hybrid) at Republic Services

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Manager, Payroll Operations is responsible for the Company’s payroll processes and services. This role assists Payroll Director with the development and maintenance of internal client policy documentation related to payroll processing.   Stays current on Federal, state and local laws influencing payroll matters.  Reviews all requests for new pay and deduction types and their impacts to payroll including reviewing and approving configuration testing workbook.   Manages team to ensure proper review and resolution of payroll discrepancies and/or employee questions timely and accurately.  Collaborate closely with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional payroll teams (tax, time and attendance, etc.)

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversees all payroll processing for on cycle and off cycles.  Assures compliance with defined payroll processes, audits and validations to ensure employees are paid timely and accurately.
• Manages team of employees’ goal setting, performance evaluations and assessments.  Manages distribution of work, sets expectations, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate payroll processes.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operational processes and implements enhancements related to payroll processes
• Collaborates with Payroll Director related to acquisitions, company policy changes and or process changes to ensure accuracy in payroll transactions.
• Collaborate closely with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional payroll teams (tax, time and attendance, etc.)
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• PPM, Six Sigma, or payroll certifications
• 5 years performing as a payroll function leader 
• Knowledge of relevant payroll laws and regulations, including union payroll
• Experience leading large complex projects and/or Workday payroll implementations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2 years of union payroll/health & welfare processing experience

• 2 years in Workday payroll

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).