Payroll Manager

Position Description: Are you a dynamic team player looking to join an award-winning company? Lever1 is a small business helping other businesses do what they do best.
We are looking for individuals who love to learn new skills and jump at the opportunity to climb the ladder of our fast paced, top 10 Kansas City Chamber's company, as we grow and bring on new business.
The Payroll Manager is responsible to oversee the accurate and timely payroll services for Lever1s payroll department.
This role will oversee a team of payroll processors and coordinators who are responsible to process and assist in the processing of large batch, multi state payroll as a service to our clients.
This is a leadership position that works to ensure our staff is operating at a high level and in coordination with other departments.
A broad knowledge of human resources and employee benefits are ideal as well as demonstrated expertise in payroll, payroll taxes and payroll systems are required.
Essential Job Functions: Oversee and manage all assigned staff including hiring, termination, discipline, and development.
Provide leadership and training for the payroll team and share expertise with other departments for optimal client outcomes.
Serve on the company leadership team to ensure optimal outcomes for our client experience.
Work with HRIS software to ensure all aspects are fully functional and operational.
Ensure the client payroll calendar is processed within Lever1s banking timelines and client deadlines are met.
Respond to client inquiries when needed and bring issues to resolution.
Prepare and present departmental annual budget and business plan.
Maintain payroll expertise by staying abreast of industry trends and regulations.
Identify opportunities for growth within the payroll department and bring new innovation to company President.
Conduct weekly team meetings.
Provide client documentation client recap emails on work provided by the payroll department.
Train clients on software utilization when requested.
Maintain department processes and procedures.
Oversee staff for cyber security concerns including training, testing and continue monitoring.
Work with the support team to ensure the payroll software is operating effectively and accurately.
Work in coordination with the tax team to ensure client taxes are processed accurately.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position is responsible for overseeing a team of payroll professionals.
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits Lever1 provides a full suite of benefits for their employees.
In addition to the standard medical benefits, Lever1 employees have access to Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Opportunities, Retirement Benefits with company match and continuing education programs.