Senior Payroll Director     Company Type: Transportation   Location: South Florida   Compensation: Excellent Compensation - Full Benefits   Languages: Fluent English   Job Code: mk/1307   Date Posted: Pending   Description:   JOB SUMMARY: Manage and coordinate varied activities of Corporate computerized multi-state payroll department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage relationships with external payroll service bureau  (ProBusiness), including contract negotiations, change requests, service levels, etc. Manage escalation process for tier 3 issues requiring in-house resolution. Coordinate with Human Resources Department; interpret company policies, government regulations and union contracts in connection with payroll procedures. Coordinate time schedules with regard to payroll processing and outside service to ensure timeliness of output and distribution of data to the field as well as continuity of workflow within the department. Participate in the establishment of department goals and the implementation of procedures and performance standards to achieve those goals; manage, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the activities of department staff directly or through subordinate supervisors. Be responsible for the employment, promotion, employee performance evaluation, training, motivation, counseling and discipline of assigned employees. Maintain communications and resolve problems with the corporate departments, field personnel, outside data-processing personnel, auditors and various agencies. Manage company mergers, acquisitions and divestitures specifically related to payroll processing. Manage set up of new imports and exports as well as updates to the Payroll Process Flow documents. Direct the review of personnel records for accuracy of name, rate of pay, new hire data, change in rate and position for input to computerized payroll system. Direct and/or assist in the preparation of Federal and State government tax reports, as well as completing other miscellaneous reports requiring payroll data. Release disbursements, maintain filesand research inquiries related to these reports. Coordinate and assist in distribution and reconciliation of annual reports, including W-2 forms and year-end report requirements.   Requirements:   Under graduate degree in finance and accounting. Seven to Ten years payroll experience within a union environment, with at least five years computerized and multi-state experience. Seven, plus years supervisory experience. Strong accounting and payroll accounting skills. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both written and orally, in one-on-one and group-presentation situations. Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff and management. Ability to resolve issues with flexibility and initiative. Ability to work well under pressure independently, perform and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills. Ability to update and maintain current information. Ability to maintain control over interruptions and achieve maximum time-effectiveness. Ability to understand company, department and customer needs, issues and concerns. As required by position, ability to travel for extended periods. Ability to remain current on business, market or technological trends Ability to read and interpret data reports. Ability to understand and perform data analysis.   Cover Letter: Please include cover letter with salary requirements when responding.   Work Authorization: Must have legal residency.   For consideration include resume as a Microsoft Word attachment or as text and submit to Margaret Kurtzman and reference the job title and reference number.     [Home]  [About Us]  [Search Process]  [Contact Information] [Current Assignments]  [Completed Assignments]   Send mail to webmaster@corporateadvisors.com with questions or comments about this website. Last modified November 8th, 2000