Payroll Manager - American Equipment HR LLC

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist distributors and field service providers, including American Equipment, Allied Crane, Eastern Crane & Hoist, Facilities Engineering, Kistler Crane & Hoist, Pacific Crane & Hoist, and Washington Crane & Hoist. The consolidated entity is one of the largest independently owned overhead crane and hoist solutions providers in the country, serving over 4,000 customers nationwide. Together, American Equipment Holdings companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers' overhead crane and hoist needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Salt Lake City, UT. The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations for our multi-state organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements, maintains, processes and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions on a bi-weekly payroll schedule for 800+ non-exempt and exempt employees.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Process payroll for employees located in multiple states, ensuring adherence to different state-specific requirements including certified payroll requirements.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate and efficient data transfer and reporting.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of payroll systems and software, ensuring seamless integration with existing HR systems; ERP integration is already in process.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Resolve any payroll-related issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generate regular payroll reports and provide analysis to management as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices and implement necessary updates and modifications to payroll processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and mentors existing payroll staff members.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive working knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Current knowledge in the preparation and filing of payroll tax and other requisite forms.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience processing certified payroll for multiple states.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience with implementing and managing payroll systems and HRIS (e.g. Paylocity).
• APA Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, a plus.
• Proficient in using payroll software and MS Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field or relevant years' work experience.
• Minimum 5-years' experience with Certified/Davis Bacon payroll processing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing, coaching and developing a payroll team.
• 7+ years' experience with hands-on processing payroll, preferably in a multi-state environment.
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This would require the ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, exempt position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is hybrid, remote available as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American Equipment Holdings represents the industry's leading manufacturers such as Detroit Hoist, Columbus McKinnon, ACCO, R&M, Demag, Gorbel, Spanco, IMS, Harrington, Conductix, Magnetek & PE, among others and customers rely on its design, engineering, fabrication and installation capabilities to meet their unique application needs. American Equipment Holdings serves local, regional and national customers across a variety of end markets, including light & heavy industrial, automotive, mining, public utilities, military, aerospace & defense and energy, among others. For more information, visit www.amquipinc.com.

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation details: 100000-110000 Yearly Salary

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