Payroll Manager

Description: About us: TransForce is a solutions company working to overhaul the process in which motor carriers find drivers to keep America’s supply chain working.
For over 30 years, we have provided outstanding CDL drivers and driving solutions to trucking companies large and small.
Utilizing our proprietary technology platform, we create efficiency between motor carriers and truck drivers.
TransForce Group is the only company in the driver-carrier marketplace that provides a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled solutions that serve professional and consumer drivers, motor carriers, private fleets, corporate fleets, insurance carriers and government agencies.
Having completed over 20 acquisitions since inception, management has a demonstrated track record of integrating businesses, growing revenue, and realizing synergies.
Purpose: This position is responsible for leading the TransForce Group’s corporate payroll function, from a day-to-day processing perspective.
The payroll function covers over 400 corporate employees across multiple states in the US.
This role will oversee a team that handles the corporate staff payroll and partners with the driver payroll team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Payroll Compliance Manages payroll activities according to prescribed policies and assists in establishing those policies.
Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems (Paylocity) to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, immigration changes, leave changes and changes to pay rates.
Manages regulatory requirements associated with payroll, including timely and accurate distribution of W-2s on an annual basis.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Ensures that payroll taxes are filed and paid in all jurisdictions.
Reviews state unemployment taxes and seeks opportunities to minimize taxes.
Coordinates with HR/Benefits related to payroll deductions, garnishments, direct deposits and other areas of complimentary responsibility.
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education and Certifications: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in payroll Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
Certify Payroll Professional (CPP) required.
Extensive knowledge of multi- state payroll and tax laws Experience with Paylocity a plus Competencies: Strong understanding of Federal & State payroll tax laws Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Professional communication skills (written, oral) with a proven ability to communicate effectively with peers and various stakeholders.
Capable of building working relationships in a hybrid virtual environment.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match.
Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance Paid Vacation & Holidays Wellness Program Equal Employment Opportunity Policy TransForce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Americans with Disabilities Act Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.