About the Role
The Payroll Manager will support and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The position reports to the Payroll Director.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all new payroll staff are trained.
- Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
- Maintain and review payroll processing systems for timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Oversee the payroll processing team, making critical decisions regarding work processes, service delivery, and compliance.
- Collaborate with the Time & Attendance manager and team on payroll processes and initiatives.
- Support the Payroll Director in payroll closing procedures, providing reporting statistics by company for approval.
- Evaluate performance of direct reports, provide feedback, and update the Payroll Director.
- Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
- Work closely with Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, HR, Finance, and Operation teams.
- Support the Payroll Director in documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Support all payroll audits and coordinate with other internal teams.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
- 10 or more years of multi-state enterprise-level payroll experience required.
- 5+ years of payroll experience supervising and managing a team.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Proficient knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance.
- Familiarity with payroll software/HRIS and timekeeping systems (SAP, ADP, Kronos).
Skills
- FPC and/or CPP designation desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to show discretion with confidential information.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software.
Location
- Office environment
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional travel <25%
Experience Level
- 10+ years of multi-state enterprise level payroll experience
- 5+ years of payroll experience supervising and managing a team
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
Benefits
- Access pay in advance through DailyPay app
- On the spot awards through Awardco Platform
- Multiple medical care options for full and part-time employees
- WFS Employee Extras: Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping
- Wellness Programs
- 401k program
- Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers
About the Company
- Join our Worldwide Flight Services and Oxford family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely.
- We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents.
Equal Opportunity
- WFS is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and inclusion. We accept applications from all qualified individuals.
