JOB OVERVIEW:

As the Payroll Manager at REI you will supervise a team of three employees who are responsible for the timely and accurate payroll processing for 10,000+ employees throughout the U.S. You will initiate policies and procedures to insure the integrity of payroll operations and you will work closely with staff and other business partners to respond to all payroll needs. You will also review and monitor all payroll related processes and procedures and respond to payroll related questions and requests in a large scale corporate environment.

JOB SCOPE:

Plans and manages payroll and payroll tax workload.

Hires, trains and develops payroll staff.

Oversees and works closely with weekly and bi-weekly payroll functions and process to ensure accuracy in the reporting, generation and timely distribution of employee paychecks, including all wage adjustments and bonuses.

Ensures adherence to REI’s payroll policies and procedures and keeps these updated.

Ensures all periodic federal and state payroll tax deposits, tax reporting, W-2’s, etc. are processed timely and accurately.

Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulatory reporting requirements.

Works closely with HR and IT personnel to develop processes and system requirements that ensure accuracy of payroll processing and internal controls for maintenance of payroll programs.

Assists in the completion of monthly, quarterly and annual Payroll G/L account reconciliations.

Coordinates and implements the payroll and tax data setup for new locations.

Manages the set-up and ensures proper processing of 3rd party deductions.

Manages file uploads and reconciliations, balancing and troubleshooting issues.

Researches new payroll regulations and takes necessary steps to implement changes across organization.

Serves as liaison with other key departments and locations for resolution of payroll problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of overall payroll experience with in-house payroll processing in a high volume, multi-state environment

2+ years of previous payroll management or supervisory experience in a mid to large size corporate environment

Complete understanding and practical application of payroll processing, payroll systems, payroll accounting and payroll tax

Strong knowledge of time and attendance systems

Proficient in federal, state and local employment statutory requirements related to pay, wage and hour, health and welfare and multi-state payroll tax

Certified Payroll Professional, preferred 4 year Accounting degree, preferred Infinium system payroll experience, preferred ERP system implementation experience, preferred

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