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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the bi-weekly and special payrolls for approximately 400 full and part-time employees. This individual must maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential. They must be a proactive, efficient, and resourceful, with a high level of professionalism.
This position reports to the Controller.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
Designing, creating and maintaining payroll activities to ensure all employees receive their approved compensation on a bi-weekly basis and in an accurate manner
Enter and maintain employee data in multiple applications
Oversee the benefit transitions into the payroll software system
Maintains knowledge of changes to payroll legislation, either existing or proposed, that may affect payroll processing methods and tools
Identifies extraordinary payroll circumstances which will involve special processing and researches the appropriate handing within the organization’s payroll processing system
Assist individual staff to determine appropriate withholding amounts required for federal income tax considering housing allowance, retirement contributions, and other taxable benefits
Accurately calculate and report taxable benefits
Process employee childcare reimbursements
Processes basic periodic reporting and remittances, such as withholdings and annual returns
Oversee the annual employee reports: 1095C, 1094C and W-2’s
Oversee the quarterly and year-end payroll tax filing
Review and approve accruals, monthly reporting, and annual activity for payroll
Analyze payroll expenses and reporting discrepancies and oddities to management
Designs communications tools to be used to communicate payroll related information to employees and management
Train and assist all levels of employees and management with payroll related questions and issues
Identifies trends and opportunities for improvement in compensation costs and methods
Supervises the professional development and performance of payroll support personnel
Handle sensitive, confidential information and assignments with tact, discretion, and diplomacy
Other duties as assigned
MINISTERIAL DUTIES
As an Employee of Lakewood Church, you are a part of an over 60-year legacy of faith. As a part of the Lakewood team, you are a key part of our mission in taking the Hope found in Jesus to the world. This means that as part of your job responsibilities, you are considered a spiritual leader in the Church. You are responsible for communicating the Church’s beliefs and our mission to our congregants, to maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Scriptures, and are you required to belong to the Church as part of our faith community. This will also include:
Regular attendance at Church services and classes,
Serving as a Prayer Partner or as a volunteer in any ministry of the Church, and
Serving our community through local outreaches from time to time when needed by the Church
QUALIFICATIONS
Uncompromised commitment to Lakewood Church’s vision, values, and core beliefs
Professional appearance and conduct
Demonstrated Christ like Character
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Federal and State wage laws
Skill to supervise the professional development and performance of support personnel
Experience with ExponentHR or other HRIS/Payroll processing platform is highly preferred
Aptitude for quick learning and ability to adapt to a fast-paced payroll environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and friendly disposition
Ability to multi-task and demonstrate effective time management skills
Ability to interact effectively with staff in a cheerful and professional manner
Experience in training employees on payroll related procedures
Attention to detail
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus or equivalent work experience
5+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
Certified Payroll Professional license or completion of CPP within the first twelve months of employment