Payroll Supervisor

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for managing all functions of an assigned payroll department. This includes the preparation of documents and information required for processing of payroll; the filing and logging of information stored in personnel files; disbursement of payroll on a periodic basis and ensuring information is held in a confidential manner.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Through subordinate employees, ensures the accurate and timely processing of periodic payroll, wage garnishment, union deductions, special payments and other payroll related processing. Ensures all proper documentation accompanies non-standard transactions according to company policy. Ensures employee data files are accurate, complete and securely kept.  Maintains appropriate logs and tracking of employee files. Ensures the accuracy of employee payroll information through appropriate adherence to data entry protocols and periodic audits. Trains and supervises assigned personnel.  Responsible for ensuring department policies, standards, and practices are followed. Supervises periodic payroll closes and tax reporting. Reports and Reconciles quarter and year end taxes. Ad hoc payroll reports utilizing Cognos and other database tools. Provides status and other reports for management as requested and supports Management staff as needed. Must be able to work Saturday. Ensures periodic reconciliations occur. Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR representative.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma is required

Work Experience:

5 years of in-house payroll processing experience in a multi-company, multi-state environment 2 years of experience administering union deductions and payments 2 years of supervisory experience.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills Desired experience in Microsoft Office Suite as well as Kronos, Kronos Workforce, and/ or Ultipro software. Supervisory skills.

Language / Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate orally with subordinates to explain and direct work assignments.  Ability to communicate with employees to negotiate conflicts and explain payroll processes. Ability to communicate with management orally and in writing. Bi-lingual skills a plus.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: none

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: Unit and Corporate HR employees

External Relationships: n/a

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: normal office environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): VP, Ops, BU or General Manager

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):  n/a

Number of Direct Reports: 2+

Number of Dotted Line Reports: n/a

Estimated Total Size of Team: 4+

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity

• We communicate and keep each other informed

• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team

• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details

• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes

• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it

• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

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We anticipate that this job will close on:

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