Guggenheim Investments · 1 day ago
Senior Payroll Operations Manager
Guggenheim Investments is looking for an experienced Payroll Operations Manager to join our team. This role will manage a team and be responsible for overseeing the global payroll function, administration of specific compensation plans, and system integrations impacting payroll.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, including bi-weekly/monthly cycles, reviewing registers, and resolving complex tax or benefit election conditions
Managing all facets of payroll-related taxes, developing comprehensive payroll policies and internal controls, and validating vendor invoices
In coordination with the Head of Compensation Operations, manage and review compensation transaction workflow which includes ensuring accurate and timely calculations, approving related Workday transactions (e.g. signing bonus, relocation, PTO payouts), and directing the creation and import of annual salary increases and incentive/commission amounts
Deferred compensation plan administration which can include coordination with third-party administrators for employee updates, purchases or redemption activity, and reporting. Preparation and distribution of grant plan documents. Responsible for communication of deferred plan vesting transactions and payments for payroll processing
Focused adherence to plan documents, IRS regulations, and fiduciary responsibilities, and conducting periodic audits
Overseeing data flows seamlessly and reliably between Workday and ADP, developing robust audit processes to validate data, and leading troubleshooting efforts for integration issues
Identifying and championing automation initiatives to replace manual processes, establishing quality control checkpoints, and leading continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce errors
This role involves serving as the lead business manager for global payroll service providers like ADP, ensuring effective execution and resolution of priorities. Additionally, it requires partnering with various internal leadership teams (Finance, HR, Benefits, Legal, IT) on strategic payroll initiatives and presenting key metrics and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience leading a global payroll function & team
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related
Experience in financial services sector
Payroll systems experience (ADP, Paychex, or similar product)
HRIS experience
Knowledge and exposure to deferred compensation plans
Preferred
Prior Investment, Private Equity, or Asset Management experience
Strong knowledge of deferred compensation administration
Prior ADP & Workday experience
Certified Payroll Professional designation highly desired
Experience and process in adding new international locations on a rolling basis as our firm expands
Company
Guggenheim Investments
Guggenheim Investments is the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners.
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