Lead Payroll Associate

dollartree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision

Flexible spending account

Life and disability insurance

401k plan

PTO

Paid holidays annually

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dollar Tree in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Payroll Processing Manager to lead multi-state payroll for a large, multi‑company operation serving over 200,000 associates across stores, DCs and SSC.

You will ensure timely, accurate payroll, mentor junior staff, and partner with internal/external auditors. Daily tasks include Kronos/Compass imports, ADP transmissions, and maintaining compliant SOPs while delivering KPI insights.

Qualifications

• Multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Knowledge of FLSA rules and overtime calculations.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a high-volume processing center.
• Maintain confidentiality and internal controls (SOX).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processes payroll for management companies, DCs and stores.
• Maintain payroll policies compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Transmit Canadian and U.S. payroll data to ADP and banks.
• Import timekeeping from Kronos and Compass systems.
• Train junior payroll associates and provide guidance.
• Provide customer service via phone and email.
• Assist in reporting payroll KPIs and special projects.
• Lead in absence of Payroll Processing Manager.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

FLSA rules

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

High-volume processing

Education

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Kronos

Compass

Lawson

Workday HCM/Payroll

ADP

Job description

Responsible for assisting in all facets of the timely and accurate pay processing operations of a multi-state, multi-company payroll department supporting over 200,000 associates in the Stores, Distribution Centers and at the Store Support Center (SSC) in both US and Canada. Assists in training junior payroll associates and provides support with specialized payroll areas. Utilize relevant reporting tools to maximize efficiency of processes, accuracy of data and to develop relevant Payroll KPIs (key performance indicators).

Work closely with the other Team Lead to help manage the daily workflows of the Payroll department. Performs duties of Payroll Processing Manager in his/her absence.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately processes all facets of payroll for management companies, DC’s and assists with store processing including time adjustments, entries, bonus and special payments within required timeframes
• Responsible for maintaining payroll policies that comply with state and federal regulations
• Responsible for adhering to internal controls, including SOX compliance
• Processes bi-weekly Canadian and/or U.S. payroll to include run sheet activity, transmission of payroll files to ADP and banking institutions, ensuring validation and accuracy through utilization of queries/reports.
• Imports timekeeping from Kronos and Compass systems
• Provides support and assists in training of more junior payroll associates
• Provides customer service via phone and email. Goal is to work 30-50 emails per day.
• Provides analysis and reporting of Off-cycle Volume for monthly Metrics reporting
• Ensure accuracy of payroll processing SOP’s (standard operating procedures). Documents new SOP’s as needed
• Liaise with internal and external Auditors and Legal partners, assisting as necessary and providing any required Information and documentation

• Interest in learning new skills and platforms as needed for new projects. Assist as required with system testing/upgrade requirements.
• Assist the Payroll Manager and Director with special projects
• Leadership ability to partner effectively with team members and business partners
• Other duties as required by management

Minimum Requirements/Qualification - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

• Multi-state payroll processing experience
• Working knowledge of FLSA rules and overtime calculations
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), interpret, reason, read, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, coordinate, compile, instruct, and maintain emotional control during highly stressful times.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a high-volume processing center
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.

• 2-5 years payroll experience
• Payroll certification (CPP or FPC)
• Lawson application payroll experience a plus
• Workday HCM/Payroll experience a plus

Start Rate = $55,000 to $64,500 based on experience plus 5% bonus

• Health, Dental, & Vision
• a flexible spending account
• life and disability insurance benefits
• a 401k plan
• PTO
• paid holidays annually
• an employee stock purchase plan

Full time

Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Payroll

Dollar Tree