Are you looking to grow your career with an industry-leading organization?
Miller Electric Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Payroll Manager for a publicly traded company with a diverse and primarily unionized workforce, this person is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and adherence to union contracts. The Payroll Manager will report to the Director of Payroll, collaborate closely with Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to optimize payroll processes and in the short term, ensure the success of a new ERP implementation.
Essential Job Functions
Payroll Processing
•Manage and oversee the preparation, distribution, and reporting processes for daily, weekly, monthly, and special payrolls.
•Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
•Compliance and Reporting
•Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
•Adhere to union agreements and ensure payroll practices reflect union contract terms.
•Prepare and submit required reports related to taxes, garnishments, benefits, and union dues.
System Management
•Oversee the operation, maintenance, and enhancement of payroll systems and software.
Financial Controls and Auditing
•Implement and maintain strong financial controls to ensure the integrity of payroll operations.
•Coordinate internal and external payroll audits, preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries.
Team Leadership
•Lead and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
•Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
•Work with VP's and Project managers to resolve payroll-related issues and clarify union contract terms.
•Coordinate with Finance for budgetary compliance and reconciliation of payroll costs.
Process Improvement
•Continuously review and enhance payroll processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
•Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in payroll management.
Required
Education & Experience
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
•Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience with a minimum of 3 years in union payroll, preferably within a publicly traded company.
•Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, as well as union regulations.
•Deep understanding of union contracts, collective bargaining agreements and the nuances of union payroll processing.
•Proficiency in JD Edwards and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
•Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience in cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred
•CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation preferred.
•Experience with larger ERP systems and financial reporting tools; COINS preferred.
•Experience in the construction industry, particularly within an electrical contracting environment, is highly desirable.
•Experience with project-based accounting.
Benefits
•Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric)
•Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•401k retirement and matching
•Paid Vacation & Holidays
•Tuition Reimbursement Program
Miller Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity employer - we believe that what is good for humans, will naturally be good for business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Miller Electric Company will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.