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Director of Payroll
Gannett
Milwaukee, WI, United States
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The USA TODAY Network, part of the Gannett Co. Inc. (GCI), is a next-generation media company that empowers communities to connect, act, and thrive. Headquartered in McLean, VA we have unparalleled local-to-national reach, successfully connecting consumers, communities and businesses. Theiconic USA TODAY brand is comprised of 107 strong local media organizations in 33 states and Guam with more than 160 local news brands online and in the U.K. We provide rich content through hundreds of outstanding affiliated digital, mobile and print products. Gannett brands include The USA TODAY NETWORK, ReachLocal, SweetIQ, Grateful Ventures and U.K. media company Newsquest. Our goal is to re-imagine our traditional media roots. This is achieved by creating innovative products and services that leverage our role as an information provider and reach our customers whenever and wherever.
We seek an influential, collaborative, leader to join our team as the Director of Payroll based in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.
Director
of Payroll
The Director of Payroll is responsible for leading all aspects of payroll including disbursement, accounting and taxes. This position will direct the accurate disbursement of multi-state (US) and multi-provincial (Canada) payroll, including, but not limited to, wages, supplementary income, withholding taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions, to approximately 15,000 employees. This position is responsible for the end to end payroll process from time collection to remitting taxes and for compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local laws and reporting requirements. This is done through collaboration with HR, IT, corporate accounting and tax as well as third party advisors and auditors. This includes directing and facilitating various teams, with the full ownership and accountability for ensuring quality deliverables through a controlled and efficient process and a continual focus on process enhancement and maintaining adequate internal controls over payroll operations and reporting.
The ideal candidate will have strong payroll skills, ability to manage multiple projects, the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization (including our external auditors and advisors) and the skill to juggle conflicting priorities in a very fast paced environment. The Director of Payroll will lead a team of approximately 15 to perform the payroll functions in the US and Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate disbursement of payroll for all US and Canadian employees, enterprise wide.
• Critically review and analyze current payroll procedures and implement changes leading to best practice operations.
• Manage preparation of reporting to all required government agencies, such as required monthly, quarterly and year end reporting, including timely issuance of Forms W2 to all employees.
• Lead, support and train payroll team.
• Coordinate responses to internal and external audit inquiries, as well as inquiries from federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintain security of all payroll transactions and confidentiality of all payroll matters.
• Manage, maintain and improve internal control processes.
• Serve as a key member on enterprise-wide projects and system implementation efforts.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance, or Accounting; Member of American Payroll Association preferred.
• 10 + years in a payroll leadership position.
• Strong payroll accounting skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with HR, IT and financial personnel.
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with senior management and influence decision making.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner in a dynamic environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to attract, develop and retain a competent and committed team
• Proficiency in Payroll systems, preferably Ceridian, Microsoft Professional Office Applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
We offer an energized, passionate team within a fun & flexible workplace. An opportunity to work alongside digital leaders and visionaries. We provide an elite benefits package that includes: PTO & Paid holidays, Medical, Dental, 401k, and other benefits.
USA TODAY Network, part of the Gannett Co. Inc. (GCI), empowers communities to connect, act and thrive. We have unparalleled local-to-national reach, successfully connecting consumers, communities and businesses. The iconic USA TODAY brand is comprised of 100+ strong local media organizations with more than 160 local news brands online and in the U.K. We provide rich content through hundreds of outstanding affiliated digital, mobile and print products.
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.
Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.