Payroll Lead

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Manages the activities of the payroll function. Develops policies and procedures for payroll process and timekeeping. Ensures the generation of the company payroll, including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, overtime and withholding status. Meets all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholding and employer contributions. May be responsible for sales tax payment and/or stock option administration. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Receives predetermined work assignments that are process-driven, and subject to a moderate level of control and review.
• Directs subordinates on a course of action based on knowledge of established policies and procedures.
• Basic understanding of business and operating environment
• Works on issues of limited scope.
• Follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Monitors daily/weekly operations of a unit or sub-unit.
• Executes specified routine tasks.
• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
• Meets unit targets typically against a weekly plan.
• Interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups.
• Interaction normally involves exchange or presentation of information.
• Conveys straightforward information to audiences.
• Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees.
• Assigns tasks and monitors work at frequent intervals.
• Maintains schedules and workflow of the team.
• A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit or sub-unit.
• Generally, supervises semi-skilled employees (e.g., assemblers, operators, packagers, material tracking, clerical).
• Provides input to managing costs related to a unit or subunit.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and the public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or a minimum of 6 years of equivalent work experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones, use tools/equipment).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required