Kids Empire

Payroll

• Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for more than 2,000 employees across multiple states and legal entities
• Direct collection, validation, calculation, and documentation of payroll data for regular, off-cycle, bonus, and special payrolls
• Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, earnings, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposits
• Oversee payroll account reconciliations and payroll-related general ledger entries
• Conduct payroll audits and maintain accurate employee payroll records
• Review, audit, and approve employee timecards, timekeeping systems, and time clock records
• Maintain payroll account balances and supporting documentation for financial reporting, workers’ compensation, and audits
• Manage and mentor an offshore team of payroll specialists
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and employee inquiries
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, and Operations
• Recommend and implement payroll administration best practices
• Communicate payroll policies, changes, and updates
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements
• Manage State Unemployment Insurance compliance, EDD notices, ADP tax compliance, and other regulatory requirements
• Process incoming notifications such as garnishments and inquiries
• Perform other assigned duties

Senior Payroll Manager