Payroll Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:
**Job Title**: Talent Pool - Payroll Manager

**Job Type**:Full-Time, Permanent

**Location**:Onsite, Cape Town (US hours)

**About Us**:
MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.

**Position Overview**:

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including data input, calculation of wages, and processing of payroll transactions.
- Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses, commissions, and benefits to employees.
- Review and approve payroll runs before finalizing payments.
- Manage payroll-related tasks, such as new hire setup, employee deductions, garnishments, and wage adjustments.
- Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy of payroll data in the payroll system.
- Process payroll corrections and adjustments as needed.
- Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with tax withholding requirements, reporting obligations, and filing deadlines.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax returns, including W-2 forms and quarterly filings.
- Coordinate with HR and benefits departments to administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave accruals.
- Deduct and remit employee contributions for benefits programs.
- Conduct periodic audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Respond to audit inquiries and provide documentation as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in payroll processes.
- Implement best practices to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency.
- Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
- Liaise with payroll service providers and software vendors to ensure smooth operation of payroll systems and services.
- Resolve issues and escalations related to payroll services.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
**WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION**
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field- 4+ years previous payroll processing experience- Knowledge of payroll processes: garnishments, benefit deductions, taxes, FMLA experience, Work Comp experience, LOA experience,
- In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

COMPENSATION DETAILS:
**WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?**

We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

- Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
- Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
- Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

REGARDING COVID-19:
As an employer supporting critical Federal, State, Provincial, and Commercial clients, we have taken steps to ensure that we remain operational while taking every precaution possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep our employees safe.

Measures include social distancing for those working on-site, frequent deep cleaning and disinfecting of workstations and common areas, daily contactless temperature checks for those essential employees working on-site, travel policies limiting travel and mandatory quarantine, reporting and quarantine processes and policies for those exposed, and requesting masks to be worn when on-site employees are not at their