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Workforce Transformation HRT Payroll Processing Senior Manager

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PwC

Workforce Transformation HRT Payroll Processing Senior Manager

Atlanta, GA

A career in our Human Resources Function practice, within People and Organisation services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients reset their talent strategies and deliver extraordinary business results through their people. We focus on evaluating and managing their unique challenges so our clients can maximise their return on the overall investment in human capital. You'll gain a tremendous depth of expertise in all aspects of human capital, including creating sustainable value through people culture and change, designing compensation and retirement strategies, and improving human capital operations. Our team helps our clients assess and improve the effectiveness of their Human Resources functions in enabling the business to maximise return on their human capital. You'll focus on assessment and enhancement of an organisations Human Resources functional capability through policy change, process optimisation, and performance monitoring.

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To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

  • Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
  • Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
  • Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
  • Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
  • Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
  • Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
  • Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
  • Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
  • Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
  • Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Year(s) of Experience:
7 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification(s) Preferred:

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates in-depth abilities and/or has proven record of success with:

  • Overseeing and managing the full payroll cycle for all employees, assessing accuracy and timeliness;
  • Understanding HR technology experience/design/implementation (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, UKG, Ceridian, etc.) and how it connects to Payroll;
  • Processing payroll for multi-national companies;
  • Processing payroll in ADP and Ceridian platforms;
  • Preparing and submitting tax filings, W-2s and other required reports;
  • Understanding of pay compliance requirements from both a federal and state lens;
  • Conducting regular audits to assess payroll accuracy and compliance;
  • Responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders;
  • Maintaining and updating payroll systems and software based on new patches/updates;
  • Implementing processes and controls to optimize efficiencies within the payroll system;
  • Implementing next generation Payroll skills (process automation, people analytics, other digital;
  • Addressing and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees in a timely and professional manner; and,
  • Documenting processes/procedures with leading practice knowledge and tools and harmonizing pay policies where see fit.

Demonstrates in-depth abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in the following areas:

  • Understanding HR processes (talent acquisition, development/training, performance;
  • management, business partnering, payroll, total rewards, etc.);
  • Providing guidance and support to HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters;
  • Assessing and/or benchmarking the current state Payroll function / Payroll team capabilities; and,
  • Leading, coaching, and motivating team members, promoting a teaming work environment.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $130,000 - $256,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston, MA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: PricewaterhouseCoopers-572807WD
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program