Manager, Payroll

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $192 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets, and listed equities. The firm has over 1200 employees and offices in 23 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com

Scope and Responsibilities

• Collecting, inputting, and importing pay data into Workday and Celergo;

• Running pay calculations, reviewing audit reports, and assisting with U.S. settlement process;

• Preparing leave of absence pay calculations;

• Providing foreign payroll providers with monthly changes, auditing payroll reports, and preparing monthly wire instruction memos;

• Liaising with employees and HR to obtain missing details;

• Reviewing and processing semi-monthly timecards;

• Assisting with time-off request inquiries, approvals, and troubleshooting;

• Assisting with daily management of payroll inbox;

• Liaising with corporate relocation firm to process relocation expense reports through payroll for tax purposes;

• Assisting with Workday to Celergo integration implementation and testing;

• Reconciling payroll tax notices and refunds, reaching out to the tax authority when needed;

• Responding to payroll audit requests, preparing sample documentation for walkthroughs, and ensuring SOX compliance for the payroll process;

• Preparing periodic financial reports for Corporate Accounting and Tax related to wage and tax reporting, audit reconciliations, international office audits, etc.;

• Responding to employment verification requests;

• Ensuring compliance with local and national laws;

• Generating reports and analysis as needed; and

• Providing company-wide customer service.

Experience Required

• Minimum two to three years of payroll experience within a professional firm;

• Experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence preferred;

• Experience with quarter-end payroll tax reconciliation and reporting a plus;

• Accounting and multi-jurisdictional tax knowledge a plus;

• Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, independently determining order of priority and self-initiating other value-added tasks; and

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

• Strong initiative and a self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision;

• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention-to-detail;

• Strong analytical skills;

• Works well under pressure and with time constraints;

• Flexible and team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism; and

• Able to handle highly confidential situations with professionalism and tact.

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Base Salary Range

$80,000 - $95,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement. The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.