New Engen, Inc. Looking for Sr. Payroll Manager at Seattle, WA Full Time

You know when you’re scrolling through your social media feed and come across an eye-catching ad? It was probably one of ours. New Engen is a marketing services and software company focused on helping companies achieve business breakthroughs through marketing experimentation. Why? Because our mission is to Elevate Marketing Teams. We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Manager to join our Finance team – come grow with us.

We are focused on helping our partners achieve massive scale of new customer value across all digital marketing platforms. We are results driven, committed, iterative and transparent. Our teams of expert Marketers, Creative Designers and Analysts help tackle some of the most complex digital marketing challenges.

At New Engen we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we embrace it for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity.

Description

New Engen’s accounting team is looking for a Sr. Payroll Manager. You will play an integral role in New Engen’s growth and expansion. Our team and client base are growing rapidly, and the Payroll Manager will work to build continued scale and efficiency within our operations. This role will manage the end-to-end payroll processing as it impacts data in the HR/Payroll system, financial systems, related 3rd party carriers and the resulting financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve the US multi-state payroll for salaried and hourly, full time and part time employees ensuring the accuracy and compliance across all jurisdictions
• Partnering with HR, accounting, tax, legal and various other functional areas, to provide data and reports as needed and to ensure responsive resolution of employee payroll issues/inquiries
• Manage regular preparation of management reports, including monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit, etc)
• Leading payroll integration efforts and supporting the on boarding of additional employees joining the company through acquisitions
• Act as project manager for various strategic initiatives to continually improve, harmonize and centralize payroll setup and activities, including recommending new approaches, policies, and workflow strategies
• Managing audit support successfully through strong partnerships with the HR team and external auditors. This includes coordination of external audits and advising remediation efforts for exceptions identified
• Supervise and direct the work completed by direct reports, ensuring appropriate productivity and quality
• Evaluate the work completed by direct reports and provide constructive feedback to support success
• Provide guidance to direct reports on requirements and/or opportunities for learning and professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Professional certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Manager, preferably in an international NGO or a similar global organization
• Strong knowledge of local payroll practices, including tax regulations, social security, and labor laws across multiple states
• Familiarity with payroll software and systems and proficiency in using spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel). Specific experience with Rippling is preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain high levels of integrity and professionalism
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve payroll-related issues
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex payroll information to employees and stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

New Engen is headquartered in Seattle. For this role, we will consider candidates 100% remote as well.

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