Payroll Manager

Amtec; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider located in Glendora, CA, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing for over 1000 employees. The ideal candidate will manage payroll transactions using SAP, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Candidates should possess a BS Degree in Business or Accounting and have 5-7 years of relevant experience in an in-house payroll function. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years managing an in-house Payroll function for a company with over 1000 employees.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing the taxation and reporting of wages.
• Ability to travel and interface with other departments.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with cross-department interaction.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately and timely.
• Oversee the payroll process within the SAP payroll module.
• Ensure regulatory filings comply with federal and state requirements.
• Ensure earnings and deductions are accurate and compliant.
• Approve weekly 401(k) files and initiate contributions; prepare census data for multiple plans.
• Ensure regulatory filings are compliant with federal/state requirements.
• Review corrected W-2s and tax reporting as needed.
• Maintain Payroll HR portal and handle security access for Payroll/PayTrax users.
• Provide training and updates to staff; manage special projects.

Skills

In-house payroll processing

Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

BS Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Job description

Amtec is seeking a Payroll manager to work for a major building materials and construction solutions provider located in Glendora, CA.

• In-house payroll processing using SAP and Time Evaluation (paid bi-weekly and semi-monthly.)
• Ensure that all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Oversee the pre-payroll, payroll and post-payroll processes within the SAP payroll and time evaluation modules, using multiple payroll schedules.
• Work with supervisors/managers to resolve issues.
• Ensure garnishments, liens, support orders, etc., are established correctly and timely per court orders.
• Ensure earnings and all relevant deductions are accurately processed.
• Approve weekly 401(k) files and initiate payment contributions.
• Prepare the 401K Census data for five plans and assist with Actuary and Audit requests.
• Ensure regulatory filings are in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Ensure all payroll actions, processes and practices comply with Company Policies.
• Review and prepare corrected W-2's and tax reporting as needed.
• Review and prepare semi-annual Fringe Benefit Reporting, i.e., company provided vehicles.
• Approve all security access requests for Payroll users and PayTrax users.
• Maintain the HR Express Portal Site for Payroll.
• Troubleshoot the Payroll Exceptions report.
• Provide regular updates and information to staff members, including any necessary training.
• Special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

BS Degree in Business or Accounting

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-7 years managing an in-house Payroll function for a company with over 1000 employees.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing the taxation and reporting of wages, including but not limited to California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada and basic Canadian payroll laws.
• Knowledge and experience with generally accepted accounting principles relating to payroll, laws governing garnishments, levies and other withholdings from wages.
• Basic knowledge of Bargaining Agreements and Union Contracts.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience using a major ERP system.
• Superior attention for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead staff members.
• Ability to effectively interface with other departments and leaders.

Preferred:

• Experience using SAP
• Construction Materials Industry Experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.