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**Job Title:** Payroll Manager

**Location:** Rocky Hill, CT 06067

**Duration:** 12 Months (Contract)

**About Leoforce:**

Leoforce is the innovative company behind Ira, the AI-powered recruiting technology that revolutionizes talent discovery and engagement. We are passionate about empowering recruiters and job seekers with responsible AI that delivers unbiased, data-driven results. Our workplace is built on respect, integrity, and the freedom to innovate.

**Why Join Us?**

- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional and personal advancement in a rapidly evolving industry.

- Cutting-Edge Technology: Be part of a team working on revolutionary AI solutions that redefine talent acquisition.

- Collaborative Environment: A culture that values diversity, creativity, and high performance.

- Employee Empowerment: Freedom to innovate and make a difference while being supported by a team that values respect and integrity.

**Position Overview:**

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll and benefits accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and improve payroll operations in a dynamic, global environment.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Oversee activities and provide guidance to the Payroll Benefits Accounting Shared Service Center (SSC) team in Manila, Philippines.

- Act as a local accounting process expert for HR in the design and use of ADP payroll systems, supported by SSC accounting teams.

- Understand and manage Payroll Benefits processes, seeking opportunities to improve, simplify, and automate workflows.

- Support HR and/or Functional Controllers to establish annual fringe benefit rates and monitor actual costs throughout the year.

- Review monthly account reconciliations prepared by SSC, assist in problem resolution of escalated issues, and improve reconciliation layouts to better monitor and minimize risks.

- Support external auditors and coordinate payroll and benefits audit requests among Human Resources and SSC during annual audits.

- Participate in cross-team and cross-functional projects, such as migration of acquired companies to client payroll systems and benefits.

**Required Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.

- First-hand experience handling payroll accounting and/or benefits accounting highly preferred.

- Strong Excel skills for data analysis, verification, and cost modeling.

- Experience with SAP is a plus.

- Demonstrated ability to learn and master new systems and processes.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with all levels of management and global colleagues.

- Able to multi-task and stay organized with open topics.

- Flexible with working hours, including occasional evening meetings from home with the Manila SSC.

**Preferred Skills:**

- Experience with ADP payroll systems.

- Prior experience supporting external audits.

- Process improvement and automation mindset.

**Work Environment:**

This role requires flexibility in working hours to accommodate meetings with global teams and may involve occasional remote work.

**Leoforce is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**