Payroll Systems Manager

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Payroll Leader to manage the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate pay for all associates and reliable reporting.

You will supervise Analysts and Specialists, drive payroll policy, maintain systems like Workday and ADP, and partner with other departments and external vendors. This role requires a bachelor's degree, 5–7+ years of payroll experience, and strong leadership and analytical skills; hybrid work in New Jersey with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of relevant payroll experience.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes ensuring accurate and timely pay for all associates.
• Oversee data collection, system uploads, and payroll disbursements.
• Lead and develop a team of Analysts and Specialists.
• Ensure payroll compliance, SOX controls, and internal/external reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

BI Reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (business, finance, accounting)

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for managing the organization’s payroll function. Accountable for timely and accurate pay of all associates, payroll reporting throughout the business and configuration and upkeep of payroll systems. Manages a team of Analysts and Specialists Contributes to the organization’s payroll policies and procedures. Ensures payroll workstreams are optimal and efficient. Ensuring analysis and reports highlight actionable findings. Partners with other departments and external vendors.

Responsible for managing the organization’s payroll function. Accountable for timely and accurate pay of all associates, payroll reporting throughout the business and configuration and upkeep of payroll systems. Manages a team of Analysts and Specialists Contributes to the organization’s payroll policies and procedures. Ensures payroll workstreams are optimal and efficient. Ensuring analysis and reports highlight actionable findings. Partners with other departments and external vendors.

A Day In The Life

• Manages payroll processes, accurate and timely pay to associates - through management of Analysts and Specialists, ensures the organization’s payroll workstreams are optimal and efficient. Oversee timely and accurate data collection and calculation, system uploads, issuance of paychecks and electronic transfers.
• Manages payroll research, analysis and troubleshooting - oversees research, analysis and troubleshooting of the organization’s payroll, including all payroll systems administration, and handling internal/external questions.
• Manages team - selects and hires, allocates work, trains and develops, makes recommendations for personnel actions and compensation,. :Leads and motivates team of direct reports. Manages and evaluates performance - sets goals and objectives for the team, and with individual associates.
• Ensures integrity and compliance for all payroll processes and procedures. Maintains associate confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Audits payroll results, ensuring legislative compliance and internal reporting requirements. Ensures SOX compliance for all processes and procedures.

You’ll Come With

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (business, finance, accounting preferred). CPA or MBA preferred

Experience: 5-7+ years’ relevant experience

Skills and Abilities

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and Payroll/Accounting/Financial Systems. Working knowledge of BI Reporting a plus
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function and familiarity with Workday Payroll and ADP systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written form and relate effectively with others.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state wage and hour laws.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll and accounting, including process, procedures, internal controls, and financial statements.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Effectively communicates with senior management, peers and staff.
• Strong team leadership skills as well as high level of customer service
• Demonstrates innovative thinking and problem solving/guides others in problem solving.
• Associate management skills, including developing, training and coaching team.
• Planning and resourcing skills - optimizes resources and workflow.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Posting Number R104690

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Finance

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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