Payroll Manager

WHO WE ARE

We are SouthernCarlson, and our foundation of service and commitment began in 1947. We have the broadest selection of high-quality products from leading suppliers in the industry along with tool repair services to keep businesses running. We provide expertise in both the products we offer and the solutions we propose. SouthernCarlson is The Contractors Choice™ for professional-grade tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies and expert service.

OUR PROMISE MEANS MORE™

·        Respect - We build relationships on trust, collaboration and kindness while taking the time to learn, grow and celebrate wins together.

·        Integrity - We go above and beyond to help customers and employees and do what we can to help resolve issues.

·        Teamwork – We support and encourage each other while working together to ensure each customer has a top-notch experience

·        Family Environment – We are a nationwide company with small business locations that provides a family-like environment

SouthernCarlson is seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Manager to join our HR team.  This position is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of payroll and monitoring all wage payment processes to ensure accurate and timely multi-state payrolls and reporting for 1,500+ employees.  This includes maintaining clean data in the HRIS and developing efficiencies within the system and payroll processing.  

This role offers a hybrid work schedule 3 days working in the office and two days working for home.

What You Will Be Doing: 

•    Lead and process bi-weekly payroll in Ceridian Dayforce ensuring completeness and accuracy of all data (includes but is not limited to regular wages, commissions, bonuses, pay changes, etc.) 
•    Ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll processes by establishing and implementing new audit and quality control processes 
•    Act as the subject matter expert and stay current on payroll systems, regulations, and labor laws impacting the payroll process
•    Troubleshoot and resolve payroll and timekeeping system issues promptly 
•    Maintain system integrity and payroll accuracy by researching and staying current with state, federal and/or system updates regarding payroll and tax reporting in a multi-state/nationwide company 
•    Prepare and analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies or areas for improvement 
•    Collaborate with payroll and HR team on transition of commission plans as needed 
•    Work with Finance to maintain system general ledger integrity 
•    Complete necessary HR and Payroll projects. 

You Might Be a Good Fit If You Have: 

•    High level experience in payroll systems, report building and Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel) 
•    Minimum of eight years of experience processing multi-state payroll, experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred but not required
•    Minimum of two years of experience in managing multi-state payroll 
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field or equivalent experience 
•    Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•    Ability to effectively communicate directions, deadlines, and expectations 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to collaborate, and learn new proficiencies and systems
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze payroll data and make data-driven decisions
•    Competency to streamline payroll processes and drive operational improvements
•    Ability to pull, analyze and organize data into understandable reports that can be used across a broad spectrum of consumers 
•    Capacity to deal tactfully and discreetly with confidential matters.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

·        Competitive compensation, DOE

·        Daytime shift with great hours!

·       Our collaborative culture

·        Competitive benefits package, including: Health, Dental and Vision

·        Opportunity to enroll in our 401k program with Discretionary Match

·        Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·        Paid time off 

 Notice: Offer for this position is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and a satisfactory drug test.

SouthernCarlson, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.