Sr. Payroll Manager Hybrid Remote, Denver, Colorado Regular Full-Time Sr. Payroll Manager

RES Careers

Sr Payroll Manager

**Location:** Hybrid Remote, Denver, Colorado

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

**Summary:**

The Sr. Payroll Manager is responsible for the Americas payroll which includes US and Canada payroll for approximately 1,500 employees in the construction environment. This will include direct management of payroll processing and tax preparation for 4 FEINs and about 45 states, 2 separate Business Numbers, and 5 provinces in Canada.

**Requirements:**

• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of all data processed and submitted for payment in a construction environment for all aspects of the payroll process cycle.
• Stays up to date on all payroll laws and tax regulations as well as continuous improvement of process and detection and remediation of any process defects.
• Oversees timely and accurate filing, payment, and reconciliation of all federal, state, local, and unemployment payroll taxes and processing of any journal entries required to balance accounts.
• Ensures training and documentation are in place for all payroll processes and is responsible for ensuring designated backups are identified and trained.
• Manages the payroll timekeeping systems which includes patch testing, troubleshooting, and implementing new functionality.
• Identifies and leads process efficiencies to reduce risk and increase team productivity.
• Oversees 401K program maintenance and compliance.
• Attends work regularly and punctually as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Participates in special projects as assigned by Director, VP, and Controller. This includes acting as project lead on all payroll related projects.

**Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a relevant field is required.
• Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification is preferred.
• 8 years of progressive payroll-specific experience is required.
• Foreign payroll and tax experience is preferred.
• 3 years of experience with payroll systems, Paylocity a plus is preferred.
• Robust payroll processing and timekeeping knowledge.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll tax reporting.
• General understanding of basic accounting concepts and ability to reconcile payroll accounts.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Functional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, system thinking, prioritization, and communication.

Anticipated base salary range: $124,000 - $150,000

**Benefits:**

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness.
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement.
• Volunteer and Charity Matching.
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs.
• Wellness Reimbursement.

**Physical requirements and environment:**

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Rarely Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, lifting between 5-15lbs, and stooping are required.
• Occasionally Carrying 5-15lbs, gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
• Frequently Standing is required.
• Constantly Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.
• Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, humidity, and wet climates in the working environment.
• Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

**RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.**