Senior Payroll Supervisor

DescriptionOur Oakland County client is in need of a Senior Payroll Supervisor. The Senior Payroll Supervisor will be responsible to plan and direct the work assignments of Payroll and Accounts Payable units to ensure compliance with employee data continuity between the system, labor union contracts, policies/procedures, and/or legal requirements. In addition, the Senior Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the administration, implementation, and compliance of various federal/state/local regulations, including research, preparation, and submission of responses to inquiries from such entities. The Senior Payroll Supervisor will also be responsible for monthly activities, i.e. reporting and forecasting, as well as operation and strategic planning.What you get to do every single dayConduct accurate payroll analysis

Present accurate and detailed information and respond to questions from senior executives and cross-functional business leaders

Recruit and retain a team, as well as motivate it to success

Oversee pre- and post-payroll auditing/reconciling procedures, as well as troubleshoot anomalies

Lead payroll staff

Help oversee internal and external audits

Partner with other areas in Finance, as well as Human Resources, Tax, IT, and other departments as necessary for reporting, compliance and strategic analysis

Produce all weekly, monthly, and special compensation payroll runs, in addition to explaining pay policies (LOA, disability, worker's compensation, vacation, bonus, etc.) and ensuring proper amounts/deductions are applied to earnings codes in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws

Develop ideas with fellow members of the senior Finance leadership team

Produce internal safeguards by overseeing record-keeping and control systems

RequirementsThe ideal Senior Payroll Supervisor will have at least five (5) years of full-time work experience in financial analysis, business administration, general accounting, cost accounting, economic analysis, systems analysis, including two (2) years in a supervisory position. In addition to Workday and advanced Excel with pivot tables and V lookups. This is a 6 to 12-week project for the right candidate.Proven knowledge of Financial Audits

Direct Supervision experience preferred

Proficiency in Payroll Tax Reporting

Payroll Tax experience preferred

Solid understanding of Union Payroll

Financial analysis experience

This position requires strong interpersonal skills for the candidate to be successful

Comfortable with payroll applications

Know-how of payroll-related cloud-based technology solutions

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Certified Payroll Profession (CPP) certification advantageous

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2020 Robert Half Management Resources. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $38.00 - $44.00 / HourlyLocation: Oakland County, MIDate Posted: October 21, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 02210-0011597501Staffing Area: Interim Project-Based Financial