Manager Payroll

Overview:

Ferrellgas is looking for a Payroll Manager to join the team! This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s payroll operations, ensuring timely & accurate processing of pay and ensures pay compliance with government regulations. This position requires in-depth knowledge of payroll accounting principles to accurately analyze monthly transactions for posting general ledger and to conduct periodic payroll tax reviews.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

- Company-paid Life, AD&D, STD & LTD

- 401(k) with Company Match

- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Wellness Program & Employee Discounts

- Employee Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities:

- Leads and develops a team of Payroll Specialist to ensure timely processing of payroll operations.

- Implements, maintains, and reviews all payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

- Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

- Communicates and educates departments pertaining to payroll best practices and compliance related changes.

- Identifies potential issues recommends fixes, and collaborates on testing updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

- Utilizes data analytics to recommend, lead, and execute process improvement opportunities.

- Manages quarterly and annual payroll tax compliance, including W-2 preparation.

- Responsible for the monthly general ledger accounting process, the reconciliation of payroll accounts, and provision of quarterly updates on account activity to accounting management.

- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

- Prepares and manages department budget.

- Responsible for facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

- Recruits, interviews, hires, train and supervise new staff in the department.

- Responsible for effective communication with various departments and ensure Payroll department works in conjunction with companywide policies and programs and the overall business goals and objectives are met.

- Responds to questions from management and employees about company policy, as it relates to payroll.

- Manages the employee relocation process.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human resources, or related field.

- 3 + years of payroll management experience.

- PeopleSoft Payroll experience.

- Advanced knowledge of payroll accounting principles and practices.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Access.

- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, compliance requirements, and interpretation.

- Proven experience implementing process improvements using data analytics.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

- Experience collaborating with HR Center of Excellence (CoE) and leaders.

- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (preferred).

- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.

- Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why work for Ferrellgas? We pride ourselves in providing the best customer service in the propane industry. Ranked consistently as one of the top propane suppliers in the country, Ferrellgas is in the business of providing meaningful moments. Memories full of warmth, dependability you can trust, and outcomes you had only dreamed possible.

Ferrellgas has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers in America. Please visit our Life at Ferrellgas page for more information.