10+ years’ experience with payroll 5+ years’ experience leading/supervising payroll support staff and/or overseeing payroll vendor relationships U.S. payroll processing experience required; global payroll processing experience preferred Working knowledge of federal, state, and provincial wage and hour regulations Bachelor’s degree specializing in HR, Business, or related field, OR equivalent work experience in human resources/payroll within a business environment Advanced user skills with time keeping and payroll systems, preferably Ceridian Experience with payroll/financial reporting Proficiency with Microsoft products, specifically MS Excel and MS Word Leads the activities of payroll staff and manages payroll workload to meet operational requirements Oversees the overall relationship with Ceridian as the third-party payroll administrator Ensures payroll activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with service level agreements Manages all payroll processing activities to ensure timelines and accuracy Provides day-to-day guidance regarding payroll and time and attendance processing activities, including tax and garnishments Ensures all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements Prepares and reviews payroll account reconciliations Collaborates with accounting to prepare the monthly payroll accrual Establishes and maintains tax reporting procedures in accordance with legal and statutory requirements, company guidelines, and benefits policy requirements Responsible for the establishment and effectiveness of internal controls Coordinates and liaises closely with other HR, Accounting, and IT counterparts as necessary Participates during internal and external audits Leads and supports continuous improvement of processes Available outside of normal business hours for occasional support needs At ECI, our mission is to enable the entrepreneurial spirit of small and medium-sized business owners. But ECI doesn’t simply deliver amazing software solutions; we also have an award-winning company culture. We offer competitive benefits focused on employee well-being, including paid volunteer time off! We have been named by Achievers on its prestigious 50 Most Engaged Companies To Work For list for the last five years. We have received international recognition for our high levels of employee engagement through Certification as a Great Place to Work four years in a row. Our culture of creativity, innovation, and leadership has garnered over a dozen International Business Awards (Stevie®).