Payroll Systems Manager- 3649789

Job Title: Payroll Systems Manager

Location: St Louis MO 63101

Salary/Payrate: $110K-$130K annually, bonus and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (30 – 60 days onsite then 2 days WFH/3
days in office (Tues/Wed are in office days))

Term: Permanent / Fulltime or Contract (6+, 12+, 18+, or 24+
months) with possible opportunity of conversion

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Payroll Systems Manager leads end to end payroll processing
for employees and partners across multiple states, including
administering and configuring payroll and time keeping systems,
maintaining data integrity, and managing system integrations to
ensure accurate and timely payroll. This role requires
proficiency in UKG and the ability to manage payroll processes in
accordance with Firm policies and applicable law and regulations.
After an initial period of training, this position is eligible
for a hybrid-remote work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

* Leads end-to-end, payroll processing for employees and partners
across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Analyzes current payroll and time keeping system technology,
configuration, data integrity, and processes to ensure systems
and processes are accurately configured and compliant, supporting
an efficient and error-free payroll process. Recommends and
implements related changes.
* Oversees use of the time keeping system to ensure hours logged
by employees are reasonable and follow firm guidelines. Provides
training and support to employees and managers on time card
management and timecard approvals.
* Supervises, supports and maintains data architecture related to
all payroll processes, including but not limited to data stored
and utilized within payroll and time keeping systems, as well as
the Firm’s billing system.
* Partners with Senior HR Technology Manager to establish system
integrations. Once established, ensures system integrations and
data flows between platforms are functioning accurately and works
to resolve any errors.
* Administers, configures, and optimizes time keeping system and
the system’s payroll process to comply with applicable laws and
firm policies, including PTO and leave of absence accrual set up.
Identifies and implements opportunities for automation and
workflow improvements and applies changes to applicable system
configurations.
* Provides performance-related coaching and feedback to direct
report(s).Formally reviews and evaluates the performance and work
of team member(s); prepares performance evaluations and
recommends compensation adjustments.
* Documents, updates and communicates procedures, known issues or
workarounds to users as well as provides general user support for
time keeping and payroll process.
* Researches and resolves payroll related problems/issues.
* Assists with compliance with TC policy, relevant legislation,
annual audits and regulations.
* Assists benefits group various items including but not limited
to proration of benefit premiums, benefit billings and dependent
care enrollment.
* Collaborates with Human Resources and Business Office team
members in support of projects and system changes, as required.
* Prepare monthly FTE reports.
* Responds to ad hoc payroll related requests including but not
limited to surveys, research projects and other special projects
as assigned.
* Helps maintain data integrity in all systems by running
queries, performing audits, analyzing data, and implementing
automated validation rules where feasible.
* Managing payroll technology related projects as assigned,
including system upgrades, implementations, migrations, and
vendor evaluations.
* Routinely reviews (at least quarterly) the Business Processes
and Procedures as outlined in the Business Office Home Page and
makes updates to accurately reflect the most current and accepted
method to execute the processes and procedures for which they are
responsible.
* Evaluates emerging payroll technologies, tools, and vendor
offerings; presents recommendations for system enhancements to
leadership.
* Develops and maintains payroll reporting dashboards and
analytics to support data-driven decision-making by Finance and
HR leadership.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending
educational workshops, reviewing professional publications,
establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art
practices and participating in professional organizations.
* Works with Senior Director, Finance and CFO in identifying
payroll and timekeeping technology trends, evaluating new system
capabilities, and proactively seeking ways to improve current
processes and maximize efficiency within the payroll function
through technology solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

* Ability to successfully administer, configure, troubleshoot,
and optimize UKG or other vendor provided payroll and timekeeping
software, including managing system updates, testing new
features, and resolving technical issues.
* Ability to support the Firm’s multi-state monthly and
semi-monthly payroll processes.
* Demonstrated ability to manage payroll system implementations,
upgrades, or migrations, including requirements gathering,
testing, and change management.
* Familiarity with data integration methods (e.g., file-based
imports/exports, APIs, middleware) between payroll and other
enterprise systems such as HRIS, benefits, and general ledger
platforms.
* Knowledge of payroll data security best practices, access
controls, and audit trail management within payroll technology
platforms.
* Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to
resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above
average critical thinking skills.
* Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems,
or related field required; Bachelors Degree preferred.
* A minimum of five (5) years of multi-state payroll experience
is required, with at least two (2) years focused on payroll and
time keeping system administration, configuration, or
implementation.
* Knowledge of and experience utilizing UKG’s payroll and
timekeeping software is preferred.
* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll
Certification (FPC) is a plus.