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Focal Point, LLC · 1 day ago

Payroll Team Lead

US-CT-West Hartford

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Focal Point, LLC is a company within the Legrand group, specializing in electrical and digital building infrastructures. They are seeking a Payroll Team Lead who will oversee payroll processing, ensure compliance with payroll regulations, and contribute to system integrations and process improvements while providing leadership to the payroll staff.

Industrial ManufacturingLightingManufacturingSmart Building

Responsibilities

Oversee payroll processing and daily payroll activity

Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

Assist with tax registrations and tax notice analysis

Manage quarterly and annual tax review and reconciliation

Oversee W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and distribution

Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting

Participate in payroll-related projects, including system upgrades and audits

Support HRIS/Benefits/payroll system integrations and data flow

Collaborate with IT and HR teams on testing and implementation

Provide guidance and training to payroll staff

Act as an escalation point for complex payroll issues both internally and with outside vendors

Qualification

Payroll processingMulti-state payrollPayroll tax compliancePayroll systems experienceCPP certificationYear-end processingData analysis skillsAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

BS in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience

5+ years of payroll experience

Multi-state payroll experience required; Canadian payroll experience is a plus

Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance

Hands-on experience with year-end processing and W-2 reconciliation

Experience with payroll systems and integrations (Dayforce, ADP, SAP, Oracle, or similar). Working understanding of the Ceridian Dayforce application a plus

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and to partner on projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification

Experience with system implementation or migration projects

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

High employer 401K match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans

Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave

Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans

Paid time off to volunteer

An active/growing Employee Resource Group network

Company

Focal Point, LLC

Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer.

Founded in 1994

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees