Job description
Payroll Senior Manager
Scottsdale, AZ
Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 29 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.
Our overall mission is to provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are anything but a “daycare” – we are the evolution of early education.
Our schools are staffed with individuals who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting leaders and staff members every step of the way. For additional information about Cadence, please visit www.cadence-education.com.
Benefits of Working at Cadence Education:
- Competitive compensation
- 50% childcare tuition discount
- Educational and professional development
- Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
- Paid time off that increases with seniority
- Medical, dental, vision options available
- Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays
- 401K
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Company Overview:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Oversight and thorough understanding of the payroll process including acting as coverage in the absence of payroll staff members.
2. Responsible for managing, mentoring, coaching, and developing payroll staff to meet current position requirements as well as future growth.
3. Answer questions about wages, deductions, attendance, and time records. Ensure resolution of any payroll billing issues.
4. Oversight of garnishments, payroll reimbursements, manual checks, unclaimed property, and other tasks performed by the payroll team.
5. Prepare reports in the payroll system, including summaries of earnings, payroll reconciliation, variance analysis.
6. Keep current on regulations and requirements for all states impacting the payroll process.
7. Maintain accurate company information on state DOL and DOR websites
8. Identify potential areas of risk or vulnerabilities and develop specific, actionable solutions. Review and monitor internal resolution items and follow up as appropriate. Leverage technology and processes to gain efficiencies.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of employees assigned to this job.
MARGINAL/ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :
1. Assists with other department functions as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.- Must be approachable, people oriented, and a good listener.
- Must be a change agent able to develop, implement and maintain policies and processes.
- Requires the ability to be a creative, independent thinker.
- Ability to identify audit gaps and build enhanced reporting controls and processes.
- Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism, customer service, and enthusiasm, combined with the ability to build relationships with business and key stakeholders.
- Must possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills along with the ability to utilize the appropriate management techniques to plan, organize, control and coordinate activities.
- Knowledge of payroll tax withholdings, filings, tax compliance, and generally accepted accounting practices/procedures associated with payroll issues in a multi-state entity
- Must have experience with UKG system, including configuration relating to GL rules, earn code / deduction code setup, and tax rate updates.
- Must have familiarity with state payroll tax rules and requirements to maintain up-to-date records, reporting, and compliance
- Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
Education or equivalency:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including the processing payroll, creating system efficiencies, preparing payroll reports and reconciliations.- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of Payroll managerial experience
- Involvement with a past UKG implementation preferred
Specialized training:
Previous knowledge UKG HCM system required.
Certification/licensure:
CPP preferred.
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