Payroll Manager
Description
About MN Custom Homes
Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, we have grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most: building thoughtful homes that inspire community. Learn more about us and see our work at: https://mncustom.com
Why MN?
We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us, and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.
About This Role
The Payroll Manager is an individual contributor responsible for managing and processing the organization’s multi-state payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and effective coordination with HR and Finance teams. This role plays a critical part in maintaining employee satisfaction and organizational integrity.
On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include
- Manages and processes multi-state end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including salaried exempt, salaried non-exempt, hourly nonexempt, and limited term staff.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Processes garnishments for compliance with applicable laws.
- Processes business expense reimbursements with appropriate payrolls.
- Maintains and updates payroll systems and records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Collaborates with HR and Finance departments to ensure alignment on employee compensation, benefits, deductions and audits.
- Prepares and submits payroll reports, tax filings, and other required documentation.
- Resolves payroll discrepancies and responds to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Leads payroll audits and supports internal and external audit processes.
- Stays current with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
- Reconciles benefit deductions to invoices and individual benefits such as 401k accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and other benefits.
- In partnership with accounting, sets up new market payrolls and state and local taxes, to ensure compliance.
- Receives and completes employment verifications, unemployment insurance and Workers’ Compensation Claims.
- Develops, prepares, generates and analyzes ongoing and ad-hoc special reports
- Collaborates on departmental and cross-functional projects or initiatives as needed or required.
- Manages and ensures compliance related to the Company’s vehicle stipend policy.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Excellent math skills.
- General understanding of state-specific employment laws, and applicable Federal payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Must be able to contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project.
- Focus on investigative or forensic problem solving.
- Strong willingness to assist team members.
- Ability to effectively (re)prioritize tasks based on competing urgencies or needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Previous HR system experience, specifically payroll systems. Preferably Paylocity payroll experience.
What You Bring to MN Custom Homes
- Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 4 - 7 years of payroll experience, managing end-to-end processing for multi-state payrolls.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems (preferably Paylocity) and Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth understanding of payroll tax laws, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
- This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions and visual acuity of 20 inches or fewer on a daily basis
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion with or without accommodation
- Must be able to work in office Monday – Friday, within core business hours of 8AM-5PM
Travel & Vehicle Requirements
- None
Employee Benefits
- 100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 100 % employer-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid medical and family leave
- Critical illness insurance
- 401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors
- Lifestyle reimbursement account
- 20 days of PTO & 9 holidays
- New iPhone for your personal and business use
- Free onsite parking
- Company paid events
- Complimentary snacks & beverages
Hours & Compensation
This is a full-time position paying $85,000 - $105,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Individual placement within a salary range will vary based upon factors including but not limited to candidate experience, knowledge, individual, skills, and organizational performance.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MN Custom Homes we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
MN Custom Homes is an equal opportunity employer