Payroll Manager

At LandCare, we’re passionate about creating meaningful environments for our customers and employees. Our teams make it happen with strong communication skills, service-minded work ethic, and most of all, teamwork.

We’re a growing commercial landscaping company with a footprint that spans the country.

• 2,000 Employees coast to coast
• 60 Locations in 25 states
• 25+ Years in business
• 200M in annual sales

THE POSITION

We are looking for a Payroll Manager who can commit to the timely and accurate delivery of LandCare’s multi-state weekly and biweekly payroll, as well as the day-to-day payroll operations. We encourage autonomy and support employee development, so the right person for this job will educate, train, and lead the payroll team with their extensive knowledge of federal, state and local payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance and risk aversion for the organization.

In addition, the Payroll Manager plays a critical role in the planning and implementation of initiatives involving payroll, including organizational and policy changes, mergers and acquisitions, and the implementation of benefit changes. The Payroll Manager will be the primary business owner for the UKG Pro payroll system and will manage all system enhancements and upgrades.

Requirements

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Lead and develop payroll team members
• Ensure the timely processing of both weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for approximately 2000+ employees
• Identify ways to improve the payroll process and create efficiencies to reduce turn-around time
• Monitor payment of payroll taxes on behalf of company ensuring that the company is compliant with state and federal payroll laws and regulations
• Develop and produce internal and external payroll reporting, as required for management reporting, compliance requirements and ad-hoc requests
• Collaborate with Manager of Tax and Compliance to provide required payroll documents and data for audits and tax filings, as needed
• Manage payroll projects in the UKG Pro payroll system and address any unforeseen system issues. Assist with the design, testing, and implementation of any system enhancements and upgrades.
• Manage the preparation of annual W-2 and related tax filings,
• Serve as payroll liaison across company to answer timekeeping/payroll-related questions, implement enhancements, and resolve any issues
• Stay informed of current legislation and market trends affecting payroll and make recommendations accordingly
• Exercise management skills in relation to hiring, training, coaching and providing feedback, performance management, and terminations of employment for payroll staff

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with an accounting or business concentration preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 8 or more years’ experience in payroll with at least 3 of those years spent in a supervisory or management position
• Prior experience in a multi-state, high-volume, fast-paced payroll environment
• Demonstrated experience with building a team, establishing process improvements and efficiency gains

Knowledge & Skills

• Federal/state labor laws and regulations affecting payroll and PTO
• Extensive knowledge of HRIS systems, preferably with UKG Pro
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organization and planning skills
• Project management experience leading implementations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Benefits

Besides a great team environment and career advancement opportunities, we also have a strong benefits package for our team members:

• Competitive base salary
• Team based profit sharing program
• 401K for all employees with 3.5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off Policy + 9 holidays
• Formal training and development program

Other

• Qualified candidates must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check