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Carters Inc. · 1 day ago

Payroll Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, and they are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee global payroll operations. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll, manages tax compliance, and supports ongoing process improvements in a hybrid work environment based in Atlanta, GA.

Apparel & Fashion

Responsibilities

Manage global payroll processes timely and accurately in accordance to established deadlines

Familiar with payrolls with various frequencies (weekly, biweekly, etc) across multiple entities and jurisdictions

Timely, accurate and complete payrolls with constant focus on process improvement

Maintain full calendar of all necessary deadlines

Ensure timely response to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns within established SLA’s

Investigate payroll incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement process improvements

Set internal control procedure in accordance with management and internal audit expectations. Ensure continuous compliance

Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and practices to ensure quality and consistency and delivery against defined targets

Establish and maintain all standards of customer service within the payroll team providing best in class customer service

Maintain current payroll/HCM functions to comply with legislative requirements

Lead quarter-end and year-end reconciliations, responsibilities and audit tasks related to payroll

Maintain standards for garnishment processing

Maintain documentation of all payroll SOPs ensuring consistent & repeatable processes

Administer all payroll and payroll tax processes

Provide continuous review of all taxes under OneSource Virtual (OSV) responsibility and manage tax dashboard and notices

Respond to payroll tax related cases within established SLA’s

Maintain payment schedules for all taxes not directly processed by OneSource Virtual (OSV)

Complete registrations for all necessary locations

Establish tax configuration standards for the HR Shared Services team, ensuring accurate application of all Federal, State and local tax requirements

Facilitate complete, accurate and timely filing of annual tax returns including W2s, 941s, etc

Maintain standards for compliant reporting and recording of all garnishments, lien and child support demands

Act as the key liaison for internal and external payroll related audits

Implement controls where needed to ensure accuracy of processes and financial statement

Follow all company policies and procedures, including SOX and regulatory compliance

Understands and interprets multiple labor agreements, statutory legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and taxes and documentation and escalates/resolves discrepancies as needed

Qualification

Payroll ManagementWorkdayPayroll Tax ComplianceAccounting KnowledgeProcess ImprovementAdvanced ExcelManagement ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

Experience processing and or leading end to end payroll in large corporation (20,000+ employees)

Experience with Workday system, Workday payroll processing and Workday reports

Experience with federal, state and local payroll taxes

Strong understanding of US Tax and Garnishments as well as other international payroll components

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred or equivalent years of experience

Minimum of 6+ years Payroll experience required. (CPP Preferred)

Minimum of 2+ years management experience

Preferred

Advanced Excel skills, strong database knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Self-motivated, organized, and effectively achieves team goals

Strong ability to multi-task

Excellent team player who works well in a collaborative environment

Ability to work effectively with external partners as well as internal employees

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgement

Strong knowledge of accounting related to payroll processing. Understanding the process from time capture to posting labor to the general ledger

Solid background in process improvement, project management and execution of company initiatives

Benefits

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