Payroll Manager

Conversant Group is looking for a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance across multi-state and international payroll. The Payroll Manager is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of payroll operations and payroll-related accounting across the organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role serves as a key liaison between Finance, People & Culture, and Operations.

• •Maintain efficient processes for receiving and validating timekeeping data, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• •Review timecards and payroll inputs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.
• •Process bi-weekly U.S. and applicable international payroll cycles through payroll systems and/or third-party providers.
• •Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time via direct deposit or applicable methods.
• •Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, benefit payroll contributions and deductions, and statutory entitlements.
• •Process wage garnishments, child support orders, and statutory deductions in compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• •Prepare and process off-cycle, manual, and special payments (e.g., severance, corrections, bonuses).
• •Coordinate payroll data for benefit deductions, including but not limited to retirement plans and insurance programs.
• •Ensure compliance with required global payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• •Register the company in new states for withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation as needed.
• •Prepare and submit payroll-related filings and reports, including quarterly and annual tax forms.
• •Prepare, review, and submit bi-weekly 401(k) withholding reports to the Plan Administrator following each payroll cycle; ensure timely and accurate remittance of employee and employer contributions in compliance with plan documents and ERISA requirements.
• •Reconcile 401(k) contributions between payroll system, general ledger, and plan provider; investigate and resolve variances.
• •Support annual 401(k) audits and nondiscrimination testing by providing required payroll and contribution data.
• •Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related audits and inquiries.
• •Assist with Finance functions and People & Culture projects as required.
• •Other duties as assigned.

• •We offer a dynamic, innovative work environment with rewarding work - help save our clients from disaster!
• •We truly value our employees and provide an extraordinary package to prove it, including internal and external learning & development opportunities.