Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a premier independent Pre-K through 12th grade school located just north of Metro Atlanta. We are a faith-infused, academically rich community, recognized for teaching quality as well as exceptional arts and athletics.  We are Christians, change-makers, dreamers, aspirers, and hard workers. Together, we are raising a generation of inspired, generous leaders. We are a community where high academic rigor is matched by active faith and a deep commitment to care for one another in a collegiate-style campus.  We live out our passions, our curiosity, our faith, and our pursuit to Be Greater.  The mission of GAC is to help each student grow as Jesus did in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for all payroll functions of GAC and three partner schools. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in payroll management, compliance, transformation, and process improvement. This position will have hands-on experience in high-volume, multi-state, accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies. This position also provides excellent customer service for all payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end payroll process for four schools in multi-states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and optimize payroll systems, processes, and reporting
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Develop and coordinate the payroll calendar and timeline
• Provide direction and feedback to managers regarding input, revision, approval of time reported, and payroll information
• Lead communication on payroll issues, deadlines, and initiatives
• Keep abreast of all changes to payroll tax laws and regulations ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal payroll regulations, as well as company policies
• Prepare and reconcile state and federal payroll tax deposits and quarterly reports
• Research and respond to federal and state tax inquiries and notices
• Manage year-end payroll processing and operations including reconciliations of W-2s according to applicable laws and regulations
• Perform internal payroll audits to review earnings, deductions, pay calculations, and withholdings
• Reconcile monthly retirement contributions, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with plan requirements
• Support the annual retirement plan audit by ensuring compliance with ERISA regulations and company policies. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a thorough review and ensure timely completion
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers
• Provide immediate and responsive support to employees experiencing payroll issues
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Uncompromising, high level of ethics
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are fundamental
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve complex changes and challenges with running multiple payrolls in multiple states
• High level of professionalism, interpersonal skills, and integrity to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills using English
• Work well under pressure using good judgment
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by setting multiple priorities, managing time, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities
• Ability to research and analyze various different types of data and information
• Highly collaborative with extraordinary relationship-building skills with all levels of employee
• Demonstrated ability of continuous improvement

Experience & Education

• Five to seven years of hands-on experience in Payroll
• Three or more years of payroll system experience (Paylocity experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Or, any equivalent combination of experience and education

Certifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) by the American Payroll Association (APA) or ability to attain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Paylocity
• ADP Workforce Now
• PayClock
• Applicant Tracking System
• Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Use
• Payroll Federal and State Tax Compliance (i.e., Form 941, Form W2, Form W3, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to report to work onsite at the Norcross office location
• Must be able to work within a typical office environment with some noise and distractions
• Close vision for computer work, and the ability to see details at close range required
• Repetitive motion--substantial movement of the hands, wrists, and fingers
• The ability to hear and understand speech and other sounds
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• May be required to lift up to 15 lbs. from time to time

Other

• Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must align with the beliefs, values, and mission of GAC
• Successful reference check, background check, credit check, and drug and alcohol screen clearance
• Acknowledgment of and agreement with the School's Community Covenant and Statement of Faith

Perks

GAC offers competitive salaries commensurate with years of experience, skills, and knowledge.  Our perks include, but are not limited to, free lunch, an onsite fitness center, healthcare benefits, retirement plan, and a community of Christian colleagues.

Greater Atlanta Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. As allowed by federal law, Greater Atlanta Christian School seeks applicants who are in concert with and will support its mission

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