Manager, Payroll Analyst

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Looking for an opportunity to lead payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance across all processes? As Manager, Payroll at Spectrum, you will manage payroll procedures, oversee documentation and disbursement, and drive system enhancements for hourly and salaried employees. Your expertise will play a critical role in the integrity of payroll records and financial reporting, directly impacting Spectrum's operational excellence.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of hourly and salaried payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Manage payroll system setups, including pay rules in the Time and Attendance application, and handle all earnings, deductions and tax configurations
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act processes, documenting procedures and maintaining payroll records
• Monitor federal, state and local tax withholdings, benefit contributions and deductions from paychecks
• Coordinate with third-party tax preparers for timely and accurate tax filings and manage inquiries from taxing authorities
• Ensure seamless integration of payroll information with the accounting system and oversee payroll account analysis
• Direct the preparation and filing of reports to government agencies, organizations and employees, and recommend improvements to payroll methods and procedures
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payroll issues and manage vendor relationships for system changes

• Office environment

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years managing multi-state payroll
• 3+ years management experience

• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks efficiently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to demonstrate judgment and initiative to accomplish job duties
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to use a personal computer and software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets