Senior Payroll Manager

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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Kids Empire

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2016

🏥 Healthcare

🏨 Hospitality

✈️ Travel

Healthcare • Hospitality • Travel

<Kids Empire> Kids Empire operates a network of indoor play centers (100+ locations) that provide active play environments for children, birthday party packages, field trip hosting, and onsite snacks and retail souvenirs. The business emphasizes safety and efficiency with mandatory online waivers, required non-grip socks (sold onsite), and options for group bookings and pre-made party experiences.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for more than 2,000 employees across multiple states and legal entities • Direct collection, validation, calculation, and documentation of payroll data for regular, off-cycle, bonus, and special payrolls • Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, earnings, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposits • Oversee payroll account reconciliations and payroll-related general ledger entries • Conduct payroll audits and maintain accurate employee payroll records • Review, audit, and approve employee timecards, timekeeping systems, and time clock records • Maintain payroll account balances and supporting documentation for financial reporting, workers’ compensation, and audits • Manage and mentor an offshore team of payroll specialists • Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and employee inquiries • Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, and Operations • Recommend and implement payroll administration best practices • Communicate payroll policies, changes, and updates • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements • Manage State Unemployment Insurance compliance, EDD notices, ADP tax compliance, and other regulatory requirements • Process incoming notifications such as garnishments and inquiries • Perform other assigned duties

🎯 Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll administration experience, including at least 4 years in a payroll leadership or management role • Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-state and multi-entity payroll operations • Experience leading and managing offshore payroll teams • Extensive experience with Paylocity Payroll and HRIS • Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, payroll tax compliance, and employment regulations • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion • Strong leadership and team management skills • Knowledge of ADP Systems • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred • Midwest time zone preferred • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist constantly; sit for long periods; work in front of monitors for long periods; frequent bilateral hand movements; good finger dexterity; tolerance of noisy children, small enclosed spaces, and noisy music