Manager, Payroll Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the manager, payroll opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance on Payroll related matters to the payroll team, HR staff, and CWB leaders and employees.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Subject matter expert for international treaties and tax treatment as it pertains to expatriates
• Subject matter expert on FLSA, Wage and Hour, and other regulatory requirements as it pertains to payroll operations
• Proven audit compliance regarding internal, external and government agency audits
• Subject matter expert with PeopleSoft Payroll and ADP systems
• Working knowledge of general ledger entries and accounting standards
• Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting
• Strong customer-focus, results orientation, attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to, and proficiency in, a customer service culture

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, payroll. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for professional and technical guidance on behalf of the HR and Payroll Team on all payroll related matters.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficient in JD Edwards and involvement with configuration and testing of functionality within the module
• Hands-on experience with Primavera 6 v7
• Hands-on experience with Cost Manager - Prism Classic (PPM) / Prism G2
• Experience of working and managing a Time and Attendance system
• Conducts presentations as necessary
• Perform Payroll accounting (JEs, accruals)
• The role requires multi-state processing experience
• Labor union, trade association or non profit entity experience PREFERRED

In response to your job posting for manager, payroll, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to payroll projects including payroll process improvements, changes to payroll data each cycle and review for accuracy.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experienced knowledge of the laws governing garnishments, levies, and other wage withholdings
• Advanced working knowledge of federal and state wage-hour laws
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Kite/Google, WorkDay and Oracle General Ledger
• Experience working with payroll taxes with a complete understanding of all federal, state and local tax filings and deadlines
• Knowledgeable about multiple Payroll platforms, specifically, ADP Workforce Now (Version 9, 10, or 11) and ETime (version 7 or later) and/or BalancePoint Payroll Systems
• High comfort level working with integrated HR and Payroll processing systems
• Solid proficiency in using MS Office Suites
• Experience with Paylocity

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, payroll. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support, training, mentoring and development to the broader Payroll team, to include Payroll and Garnishment Specialists, Tax, Reconciliation and Technical Analysts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledgeable in HK Salaries Tax and Mandatory Pension Fund (MPF) statutory requirements
• Familiar with Income Tax and Pension requirements for other Asian countries, Singapore, Australia and China
• Details-oriented and well-organized
• High level of integrity and sensitivity in handling private and confidential information
• Good communication and collaborative
• Prior experience successfully managing a payroll department
• Motivated individual and team player is essential
• Ideally looking for someone with payroll and HR experience

Please consider me for the manager, payroll opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to the Payroll team with complex payroll tax issues, questions and special needs as they arise.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Previous payroll management experience of a similar sized payroll (approximately 600 employees/2 sites), including the use of a third party payroll bureau
• A strong interest in systems and highly IT literate including Excel & HRIS/Payroll and Time and Attendance systems
• Demonstrable experience of the development and on-going review of payroll policies and procedures
• Up to date knowledge of payroll legislation, and procedures, payroll systems, taxation, NI and statutory benefits
• Experience of managing the preparation and presentation of reports and documentation to support payroll/HRIS audits (internal and external)
• Experience and strong interest in the integration of payroll systems and procedures to ensure a smooth transition period
• Excellent customer focus and service provision
• Effective project management and record keeping