Mgr Payroll, Tax and Benefits

Job Summary:

Supports the Payroll services team within the CSX Payroll Department for employees in the US and Canada. The team is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Gross to Net (GTN) payroll for approximately 20,000 employees. This role has primary responsibility for administering all payroll tax payments to our 3rd party provider (ADP) to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines in the US and Canada.  Also this position has oversight for benefits for 18,000 union employees, including health care and supplemental benefits such as dental, life and disability coverage.  Provides support as needed to other Gross to Net areas to analyze and resolve advanced payroll issues while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team who has oversight of United Healthcare (“UHC”) benefits for 18,000 union employees.  Ensures eligible employees are appropriately covered under the policy, responsible for accurately processing of annual payments and ensures employee cases are resolved timely
• Provides support for garnishment administration
• Provide support as needed for annual UHC audit (audit of payments and process)
• Process other supplemental union benefit payments to ensure coverage is maintained
• Verify the accurate taxation and payroll reporting of employee equity compensation transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Process all payments to ADP to ensure payroll tax payments and filing requirements are met in accordance with federal and state and local regulations
• Oversight of ADP Compliance portal to resolve various tax issues as they arise
• Support year-end processes, including W-2’s, Canadian T-4, 10, imputed income, 1099’s, and IRS filings
• Provide back up support for weekly, bi-weekly and management payroll runs
• Support special payroll runs for incentive compensation, deferred compensation, various union bonus plans, etc., as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with business partners including, but not limited Human Resources, Accounting and Reporting, Technology, Tax and other departments as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required in Business, Accounting, Finance, Technology, or related major field of study
• 3 or more years of experience required in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Treasury, or Cash Management
• 1 or more years of experience leading a team
• Works well with others and can develop cross-functional partnerships
• Strong technology skills and analytical abilities

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to meeting the above qualifications, any of the following are preferred:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• CPP Certificate
• Self-starter that has taken on day-job plus opportunities
• Consistent track record of strong performance management ratings at CSX

Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of payroll tax regulations, including withholding, reporting, compliance, and tax authority requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, and Access)
• Analytical and process improvement skills
• Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Knowledge of payroll practices and principles
• Knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud, ADP Smart Compliance and other payroll applications
• Knowledge of Data Analyzer, BOBJ, Focus, or other data retrieval applications

Job Requirements:

• 5% travel required
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule.  Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek