Strategic Retail Partners ยท 2 days ago
Payroll Manager
Strategic Retail Partners (SRP) is seeking a Payroll Manager responsible for leading payroll operations while strengthening compliance, accuracy, and process efficiency. The Payroll Manager will handle all aspects of day-to-day payroll operations and drive strategic initiatives, including audits and compliance improvements.
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Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions
Manage and execute the full-cycle payroll process to ensure accurate and timely pay for all employees across multiple states
Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments
Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems
Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws, regulations and best practices
Conduct regular audits of payroll data, timekeeping, and tax filings to proactively identify and correct discrepancies
Develop and implement compliance procedures to minimize risk and ensure SRP meets all employment law requirements
Prepare and review payroll reports for management, finance, and audit purposes
Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll-related regulatory changes and communicate updates internally
Enhance payroll processes by creating SOPs, tightening controls, and introducing workflow efficiencies
Oversee payroll system configuration and maintenance; ensure accuracy during upgrades, integrations, and platform changes
Support potential HRIS implementation efforts, including data mapping, testing, training, and process redesign
Partner closely with Accounting/Finance, and internal partners to ensure accurate timekeeping, benefits deductions, and reporting
Provide responsive, customer-focused support to employees regarding payroll questions or issues
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, deductions, and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the payroll department, including payroll processing for all employees
Oversee and develop payroll staff, providing coaching, training, and workload direction
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within payroll operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years of payroll experience
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of payroll systems (such as Paycom, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms) and comfort with system upgrades or HRIS transitions
Strong comprehensive understanding of federal and multi-state payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to conduct audits, analyze data, and implement compliance improvements
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational accuracy, and confidentiality
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Intermediate proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data reporting
Preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred, but not required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, HR or related experience in lieu of a degree
Benefits
Hybrid role in downtown Denver with paid parking.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid short term disability and life insurance
Paid holidays and floating holidays
PTO & employees are paid weekly.
401(k) with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Strategic Retail Partners
At SRP, we pride ourselves by wowing customers with the product we sell, providing full-service solutions that allow our retailers to mutually benefit and grow, and ultimately making any buyer's job easy and seamless.