Engine Room · 3 hours ago
Payroll Manager - Remote
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years exp
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Heidi Green
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Responsibilities
Carry out all responsibilities and tasks using prescribed procedures and processes consistently, consulting with management about questions and deviation.
Maintain client Payroll Workbook, including careful review/audit of payroll information prior to finalizing, reaching out for any questions and clarifications.
Collaborate regularly with client teams, client payroll contact(s) and processing platform contacts to ensure correct, accurate and timely payroll processing.
Train, and become proficient in, multiple payroll, benefit and 401k platforms for the purpose of processing client payrolls for assigned clients, being mindful of eligibility, annual caps, employer matches, benefit plan limits, time off compliance, etc. as needed.
Responsible for ensuring accurate and complete work in these areas: client payroll compliance; state payroll taxation; registrations; 401(k)s; Workers' Compensation; W-2s, etc.
Responsible for client implementation and/or conversions of payroll and benefit plans, working collaboratively with management and client(s) on setting up and integrating systems following prescribed schedules, as well as auditing employee payroll related information to ensure a smooth and accurate transition.
Effectively transition client work to another Payroll Manager and/or internal team member, training thoroughly following processes as needed.
Other job-related tasks or projects as needed.
Qualification
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Required
Possess a proactive and efficient mindset to maximize time and resources and meet the needs of clients and Engine Room teams.
Effectively and clearly communicate with internal teams and clients via email and video meetings.
Effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment often requiring toggling between responsibilities and/or clients.
Possess self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills in all aspects of work.
Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be well versed in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups.
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
Must be able to quickly grasp multiple client payroll related platforms.
Possess solid discernment and problem-solving skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum 6 years’ experience in processing multi-state payroll with exempt and non-exempt employees.
Solid knowledge and experience with state registrations and payroll tax and compliance activities.
Preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant certification
Experience with one or more of the following payroll platforms: TriNet, Rippling, ADP & Gusto
Process payroll for multiple companies/clients
Process payroll for multi-state companies
Human Resources knowledge
Company
Engine Room
Engine Room is a finance and accounting firm that offers consulting services to startups, tech companies and service businesses.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mike Rose
Co-Founder and CEO
Carole-Lynn Glass
Co-Founder and COO
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