Payroll Manager

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies, Capitol Building Supply (CBSI), has more than 30 yard locations throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and the Washington, D.C. metro area. For years, builders, contractors, construction professionals and homeowners across the Mid-Atlantic region have turned to CBSI for the quality building materials they require. Through our partnership with the industry's leading construction product brands, our network of yards, and our reliable delivery service, we're able to honor our pledge to get the right products to customers as quickly and safely as possible.

For more information about our family of companies, please visit gms.com or cbsi.net.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary function of the Payroll Manager position is to provide direction and leadership to payroll specialists and be responsible for all payroll processes performed at the local division level.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage local payroll specialists (3) for processing division payroll of over 1300 team members in multiple states and locations across the Northeast Region.

• Review Payroll Specialist's 3rd party requests (e.g., verification of employment, state reporting, unemployment claims, workers' compensations, garnishment, etc.)

• Manage the Employment Security Commission & DOL claims process (mainly unemployment claims)

• Review garnishment notifications from different agencies including gross wages and deductions reports

• Partner with local management to ensure time cards are accurate and discrepancies resolved timely

• Review payroll spreadsheets used for special pay rates prior to entry in Payroll system.

• Ensure all SOX controls and internal policies are maintained.

• Review payroll journal entries and GL activity. Collaborate with Accounting to ensure coding is accurate.

• Prepare and/or approve all balance sheet account reconciliations for payroll related G/L accounts.

• Ensure correct vacation/PTO plan and accrual policies are recorded and in compliance.

• Collaborate with management and develop metrics to assist with operational decisions.

• Manage benefit administration at the local division level, working closely with GMS HR

• Manage local team responsible for onboarding process

• Communicate HR policies to local management and facilitate compliance (e.g. FMLA)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of related experience with a minimum of 2 yrs supervisory experience

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

• Centralized and multi-state payroll experience

• Ceridian and or Dayforce experience a plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Travel to locations across the region as needed.

Other Competencies

• Must be a team player, possess good organizational and analytical skills, and demonstrate high integrity and attention to detail

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, and solve problems

• Communicate professionally, excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to effectively direct, manage, coach, and develop direct reports

• Advanced knowledge of administration and human resources best practices

• Strong payroll application/software support experience

• Must demonstrate the highest ethical and professional standards, including maintaining confidentiality

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70%

• Occasionally, will move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.

• Must be able to operate basic office machinery

• Working in office environment

Mental Demands

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks

• Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks and deadlines

• Must be able to multitask

• Must be able to receive and analyze financial information

• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur

• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Various voluntary benefits available

• Paid holidays & vacation days

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our employees and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

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