Manager, Payroll Systems

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is looking for a crucial member of the payroll team, the Payroll Systems Project Manager will work to evaluate the Laboratory's payroll technology needs and identify the best solutions. This individual will create and administer payroll innovation strategies that result in process automation and simplification, while maximizing compliance with laws and regulations and providing a gold-standard experience for the Laboratory's 1,000 employees. Importantly, the Payroll Systems Project Manager will play a leading role in the implementation efforts around the Laboratory's upcoming Workday payroll implementation. The Payroll Systems Project Manager also supports the payroll team regularly in processing events, corresponding with employees and others, and recording accurate financial transactions and, therefore, has a strong background in payroll compliance and ideally in managing a team.

• ERP Implementation: Lead the implementation and maintenance of our payroll module within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, ensuring that it aligns with the organization's needs and objectives for payroll.
• Process Automation: Define, lead, and execute solutions for the payroll team, driven by the implementation of the ERP by building trust and transparency throughout the Laboratory.
• Process Improvement: Help define key roles and responsibilities under modified processes within the payroll team upon implementation of the ERP.
• Understand the operational payroll business challenges and work to deliver new capabilities quickly, but responsibly, in order to minimize service interruptions.
• Define and manage the process through which Payroll ideas/opportunities are identified and curated. Influence and recommend innovation activities based on potential value, strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and employee experience.
• Demonstrate Leadership Characteristics: Empower others to realize their full potential, leverage resources to help employees develop new skills, and attract new talent to the team as needed.
• Embrace an inclusive work environment where every employee can effectively engage and wants to be part of the team. Provide ongoing feedback that helps others grow as professionals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Develop partnerships and alignment with key partners across Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, OSP, and other Laboratory teams.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data related to payroll, prepare reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and cost control.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with compensation and regulations and company policies, while managing audits and internal controls.
• Stay current with State and Federal payroll legislation.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports and financial statements related to accounts payable, providing senior management with insights into financial performance and liabilities.
• Foreign tax requirements: Oversee foreign tax withholding requirements for foreign instructors, assistant instructors and lecturers for tax withholding purposes.
• Year End Tax Reporting: Assist in year-end processing of W-2's and 1042's.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years' experience with automated payroll processing system

• Proven experience in payroll management with a strong focus on process automation, ERP implementation, and process improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems, financial software, and automation tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, compliance, and financial regulations.

Environment:

Founded in 1890, CSHL has helped shape contemporary biomedical research and education with today's research endeavors encompassing cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology. CSHL is a private, not-for-profit institution in New York and has been home to eight Nobel Prize winners. Today, CSHL's multidisciplinary scientific community is bolstered by more than 600 researchers and its Scientific Meetings & Courses Program, which hosts more than 9,000 scientists from around the world each year on its campus.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs, and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more. The salary range for this role is $115,000-125,000. The salary range or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

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