Payroll Manager

Job Description
This is a remote role, preference will be given to candidates within Chicago, IL and surrounding areas.
The Payroll Processing Manager will be responsible for managing the payroll preparation/processing for a large US multi-company centralized payroll department. This position will have the primary responsibility of managing multi-frequency payrolls for approximately 18,000 employees. This person will critically review and analyze current payroll procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and requirements. This person will work closely with Human Resources, Benefits, IT, and Compensation teams.
Responsibilities
Ensure payroll is paid accurately, and timely and that all required reporting is delivered.
Ensure that daily quality and control measures are followed and end-to-end processes are met according to policy and regulatory requirements.
Manage the payroll processing team and their duties and responsibilities.
Coach team members and provide feedback to strengthen and/or improve performance dimensions.
Ensure payroll processing and related payroll activities comply with internal and external audit requirements.
Provide customer support to HR, managers, and employees to resolve payroll-related issues.
Be proactive in identifying process improvements, and system enhancements and effectively managing the change.
Work directly with IT leaders for system enhancements and testing.
Lead administrator for payroll processing.