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Robert Half Sr. Payroll Manager in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Description

This position oversees and manages the payroll/accounting analytics function for company and its affiliated properties. This role ensures accurate and timely flow of data from payroll to accounting, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and effective management of payroll-related systems and processes. They are responsible for performing a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in Payroll and Accounting systems (UKG/HIA). They partner with accounting to investigate and reconcile payroll discrepancies as it relates to the General Ledger; research, resolve and respond to tax notifications regarding discrepancies; take part in streamlining and optimizing HR and Accounting connectivity between our payroll provider, UKG, and accounting platform, HIA, to ensure accurate and timely data is being transferred correctly. (Investigate and resolve discrepancies.) They provide guidance and training to our users.

Requirements

Skills Required

Leadership:

Ability to effectively motivate, mentor, coach & counsel others to perform well (including appropriate documentation).

People Skills:

Deliver hospitable service that is attentive, friendly, and courteous, ability to collaborate, create rapport, and work effectively with others; earn and maintain trust and respect; demonstrate patience, tact, and diplomacy.

Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. (Strong writing skills – spelling, punctuation, grammar.)

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:

Ability to identify issues, collect and analyze information to understand the problem and effectively resolve. Identify, recommend, and implement best practices.

Judgment & Discretion:

Appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information; maintain confidentiality.

Organizational & Time Management Skills:

Ability to appropriately schedule time to meet job demands, multi-task, prioritize, follow through, and work efficiently with limited supervision.

Attention to Detail:

Ability to follow instructions and achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks.

Computer skills/ Technology:

High level of proficiency in computer technology, i.e., Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Advanced skills in creating, analyzing and editing spreadsheets, i.e., Excel/Google sheets.

Experience / Education:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll and accounting platforms such as ADP, UKG, HIA, etc. Experience in the hospitality industry is highly desirable. Degree in accounting and/or licensed as a Certified Payroll Professional with strong knowledge of accounting & payroll compliance is preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position will be considered.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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