Manager, Global Payroll

Job Description

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VICE Media is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to oversee the day to day functions of the global payroll processes. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of Workday and ADP Celergo payroll modules and the Time Tracking and Absence Management modules. The position will be responsible for two pay cycles paying approximately 4,500 people, which is the global population's bi-weekly and monthly pay cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of the global payroll, payroll funding, tax filing on a pay period and ongoing basis
• Responsible for running retro pay calculations, pay calculations, as well as closing each of those
• Responsible for reviewing all payroll entries for accuracy and partnering heavily with Human Resources on anomalies and day to day issues concerning the payrolls
• Responsible for successfully balancing, settling and closing the payrolls each period
• Oversee processing and distribution of paychecks/vouchers
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and execute change management for said improvements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls and advise VP, Global Payroll of any inadequacies
• General knowledge of accounting standards/procedures as well as federal, state, and local rules/regulations, along with country-specific pay practices
• Assist the Payroll Accountant with the monthly payroll bank reconciliation, answering questions, and researching anomalies
• Write and run ad-hoc reports out of the payroll system to be delivered to various business partners on set schedules
• Assist in any upgrades or enhancement testing with HR, HRIS, Benefits or other business partners

Qualifications
• 1-3 years experience with Workday and ADP Celergo preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
• 5+ years processing high volume payroll
• GPM certification preferred
• A thorough understanding of payroll entries and how they affect ledger accounts
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office programs, specific Excel experience should include creating and manipulating pivot tables and lookups at a minimum.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processes and best practices, and ability to demonstrate a practical application of that knowledge
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR/Payroll systems, Time and Attendance systems and reporting tools
• Proactive, motivated, and results orientated individual capable of partnering with operations, human resources, and other business partners
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• An extreme level of confidentiality

We want to find people who believe in our goals and feel inspired enough to grow while they're here to fill the role, rather than someone who checks the boxes but is not invested. So we encourage you to apply and show us what you've got.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5powz-3-136-97-64-42 in your application.