Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and coordination of payroll processing operations. Ensures accurate calculation of wages and processing of tax withholding and company deductions. Being a Payroll Supervisor prepares statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses; vacation, sick, disability and workers compensation leave; taxes, withholding, etc. Oversees the distribution of paychecks and direct deposit programs. Provides training to team on policies, regulations, and processes. Additionally, Payroll Supervisor assists team members with resolving errors or responding to inquiries. May be the first level escalation for complaints or complex error resolution. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Payroll Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Payroll Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the accurate payment of wages to employees in accordance with wage
and hour laws, hospital policy, and with complete confidentiality of information. The Payroll Supervisor is also responsible
for the timely and accurate filing of quarterly and annual tax reports as mandated by federal and state agencies.
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
1. Supervises daily operations of payroll staff. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.
2. Trains payroll staff on all aspects of payroll processes and procedures.
3. Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of the bi‑weekly payrolls; ensure timekeeping system interfaces to the human resources information system (HRIS) are complete and accurate; ensures HRIS accurately calculates wages, deductions, and taxes.
4. Review and audit time punches in timekeeping system and correct errors that would prevent correct payment to employees; retrain managers as needed.
5. Responsible for timely and accurate filing of tax reports in compliance with state and federal regulations, timely payment of tax liabilities, and research on laws and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures and payments.
6. Ensure direct deposit and tax files are processed with the bank in a timely manner.
7. Ensures payment requests for deductions and garnishments are processed in a timely manner.
8. Prepare manual checks for terminations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
9. Respond to inquiries from employees and managers and resolve issues.
10. Prepares/maintains procedure manuals as documentation to the payroll process.