Supervisor, Payroll

Responsible for managing the Husqvarna Payroll function. The position will be responsible for managing the payroll process from begin to end, submitting payroll files in a timely manner to payroll service provider.  Ensures that computing, withholding, or deductions associated with net pay is done properly. Organizes and reviews forms associated with federal, state, and local authorities, and validates reporting is conducted for required agencies.  Ensures payroll records are updated and reports on any matters of interest. The Payroll Manager must demonstrate strong organizational skills, prioritizing workload and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent must exercise sound decision-making abilities and communicate effectively with upper management, colleagues, and direct reports.  The position includes but not limited to the following duties.

What You Need to Know:

• Administer semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly Payrolls  – ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Act as primary resource for general ledger functions related to payroll, including payroll journals, accruals, balance sheet account reconciliations, and research of reconciling items: Assist with variance analysis and reporting.
• Responsible for balancing payroll runs, coordinating federal, state and local tax with payroll tax services.
• Ensure time and attendance is accurately loaded into the payroll web-based system. 
• Ensure correct calculation of special compensation, commissions, retro pay increases and final payouts.
• Manage Wage Attachment Administration for North America.
• Audit and validate payroll registers, error messages, and data clean up.
• Ability to manage multi-state, federal, and Canadian tax filings and work with the Tax Service.
• Prepare documents required for state agencies.
• Answers management inquiries, employee questions, and troubleshoots payroll issues. 
• Manage and maintain payroll compliance.
• Administer Year-End process with W2s, 1099s, tax adjustments, T4, RL1 and Begin Year process.
• Act as liaison for payroll platform outsourcer, investigating issues and assisting other Payroll administrators in resolving processing concerns.
• Prepare Payroll Reports and HR Metrics on a regular basis, and provide reports to Associates and HR team members upon request.
• Provide subject matter expertise to software vendors and participate in the implementation of Payroll.  Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Information Technology, and accounting system updates and changes.

What We Are Looking For:

•  Bachelor’s degree in related field, with minimum 5 years of work experience in Payroll.
•  Worday payroll processing experience preferred.
•  Multi-state payroll and tax reporting experience preferred.
•  CPP certification preferred.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.).
•  Proficient in uploading import / export electronic files in payroll process.

Husqvarna provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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