About this role
Company Overview: Alpha Baking Company is a leading food manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality products and delivering exceptional service to our customers. To support our continued growth and operational excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Payroll Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, a commitment to accuracy and compliance, and a passion for improving processes that support our employees and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Payroll Administration:
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, including data entry, validation, and processing for employees in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll disbursements in compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• UKG Suite Expertise:
• Utilize and leverage the UKG suite of products to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated on the latest features and functionalities of UKG products and implement them to improve payroll processes.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify areas for process improvement in the payroll cycle and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Documentation Management:
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of payroll processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and keep documentation up-to-date.
• Union Relations:
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements as it relates to payroll related items.
• Compliance and Reporting:
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and industry best practices related to payroll and ensure compliance.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports for management and regulatory purposes.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager in a manufacturing environment with multiple unions.
• Technical proficiency with the UKG Pro and Workforce Management (Dimensions) suite of products.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations in a unionized setting.
• Process improvement and documentation expertise.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.