Payroll Manager

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Payroll Manager. The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the payroll department to ensure that all employees are ultimately paid correctly and timely. Guides payroll policies and procedures, and provides related training to the payroll department.

• Establishes procedures for the payroll department to ensure all duties are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Designs and implements payroll practices that drive standardization, efficiency and automation of processes.
• Provides direction, guidance and coaching to payroll department to ensure effective utilization of resources, achievement of objectives, and development of staff.
• Establishes thorough review and quality assurance processes. Ensures processes adhere to policies and internal control best practices and audit standards.
• Partners with the IT and HR departments to ensure payroll software upgrades, including vendor file exchanges, and other system enhancements are properly implemented and are accurate through testing and review.
• Helps establish payroll annual goals and objectives.
• Attends periodic trainings to develop and maintain payroll proficiency, knowledge of industry trends and business best practices.
• Periodically researches changes in IRS regulations and State Department of Revenue procedures related to payroll earnings and deductions.
• Maintains knowledge of garnishment requirements and establishes procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Demonstrated understanding of payroll policies and procedures, internal controls and basic accounting including general ledger, journal entries and account analysis.
• Previous management or supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to direct, develop and motivate others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Three years' work experience in payroll including at least six months experience with a recognized software system.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Knowledgeable on payroll taxes, withholding procedures and payroll and employee benefit reporting requirements.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training