US Payroll Manager

Vensure; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vensure is seeking a Payroll Manager in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The role involves leading the payroll team, managing daily payroll operations, and mentoring staff to ensure operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of payroll experience, FCP or CPP certification, and a strong grasp of payroll compliance. Responsibilities include training new hires, processing payroll, and resolving payroll-related queries.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and managing payroll functions.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to train and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily payroll operations.
• Conduct interviews and performance reviews for payroll staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Training and development

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Compliance with laws

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FCP or CPP certification

10+ years of payroll experience

3+ years of multi-state payroll experience

Tools

PRISM

HR Pyramid

Job description

Position Summary

As a Payroll Manager you will lead our growing payroll team. This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities in the organization’s client facing payroll function and being a resource for our payroll specialists, associates and assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process payroll as needed, train new hires, assign new clients, resolve problems, and follow department procedures.
• Prepare and lead meetings and trainings for our payroll team.
• Conduct interviews, performance reviews and provide coaching where needed for the payroll staff.
• Serve as a leader in all initiatives and mentor team to ensure operational excellence.
• Train new employees and clients on payroll procedures, software, company practices, policies and procedures.
• Develop best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy of payroll processes.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing payroll procedures.
• Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately.
• Prepare client and employee wage summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, retirement savings and benefits.
• Work with AP and taxes to process current year and prior year voids.
• Address payroll related queries and requests.
• Analyze payroll problems and provide appropriate resolutions.
• Follow and enforce federal, state and local laws.
• Participate in hiring process, performance reviews, pay changes and progressive discipline.
• Prepare and lead monthly staff meetings.
• Monitor and hold accountable team to complete CRM cases and tasks.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FCP or CPP required for this position.
• 10+ years of payroll experience.
• 3+ years PEO, ASO multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience with PRISM and HR Pyramid preferred.