payroll manager.

Please email resumes to Rose Crane - rosecrane@spherion.com

*This is a Direct Hire permanent position.

Responsibilities:
- Processing: Manage payroll system for timely/accurate processing (salaries, hours, leave, overtime).
- Compliance & Controls: Enforce internal controls (reviews, audits, reconciliations); ensure compliance with federal/state laws (DOL, IRS, FRS, college rules) regarding wages, taxes, garnishments, deductions, and retirement.
- Expert Guidance: Serve as payroll system SME, providing support and training to employees, supervisors, and direct reports.
- Reporting: Prepare and submit all required payroll reports (tax, workers? comp, benefits).
- Systems: Collaborate on payroll system configuration, upgrades, and improvements.
- Customer Service: Resolve complex/sensitive payroll inquiries with confidentiality and high-level service.
- Serve as the liaison with Finance, IT and designated external partners for matters related to payroll.
- Reports To: Director, HR Operations

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Skills:
- Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, draw logical conclusions, and make well-reasoned, timely decisions.
- Problem-Solving: Proven skills in identifying issues, determining root causes, and implementing effective, creative resolutions.
- Professional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, and empathetically with all levels.
- Customer & Relationship Management: Provide prompt, high-level service; build collaborative relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
- Execution Excellence: Exceptional organization, detail-orientation, and multi-tasking to prioritize and achieve targets.
- Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and high ethics in all job-related actions.
- Adaptability: Flexible, supportive, and able to positively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field + 4 years of professional experience (or 8 years of combined relevant education/experience).
- Working knowledge of: GAAP, fund accounting, GASB, payroll processes, tax/employment regulations, retirement plans, and unemployment reporting.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant position software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

- FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).


Ready to start your next career? Click to apply above or email your resume to Rose Crane: rosecrane@spherion.com. Call our office at 352-378-2300 with any additional questions.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).