Project Manager, Payroll

Location: Steam Plant - HQDepartment: PayrollWeekly Hours: 40Status: Full timeShift: Days (United States of America)Job Summary: ACCOUNTABILITIES *All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise* Ensures compliance of pay/taxes; which includes periodic, monthly, quarterly and yearly payments are timely; assists in maintaining payroll tax process manuals. Audits payments made to taxing authorities, and amounts withheld from employees, and makes adjustments accordingly. Liaison for TPA supporting payroll tax; Communicates with regulatory agencies as directed. Manage and actively participate in the processing of W2's, 941's, providing customer support with employee tax questions and issues. Proactively identify project risks or barriers and problem-solve to mitigate or resolve them. Interface with various departments across the health system, from front line employees to executives. Lead process improvement (automation, use of artificial intelligence, etc.) and expense reduction initiatives. Assist in the development and refinement of processes, procedures, reporting tools, monitoring systems, and overall system optimization. Collaborate with Internal Audit to support risk assessment and mitigation efforts. Maintains confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information and data. Keep the Director informed of any challenges related to systems, procedures, or personnel performance. Lead and actively participate on projects pertaining to payroll tax, payroll, unemployment. Actively monitoring and assisting in the payroll tax email box, and Workday employee help cases. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education : Bachelor's degree / or associate degree;  plus 6+ years of business, human resources or related experience. Skills : Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Highly organized with strong time management, leadership, and decision making abilities. Demonstrates effective collaboration, and problem solving. Excels in identifying root causes and developing sustainable, practical solutions while incorporating stakeholder input. Ability to manage to project deadlines.  Comfortable working across all levels of the health system, including executive leadership. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite, coupled with Multi-state Tax experience. Years of Experience : Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Payroll or related field.  Experience with PA and OH local taxes required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education : Bachelor's degree / or master's degree; plus 7+ years of business, human resources or related experience. Skills : Advanced user in Microsoft Office Suite, Business Intelligence experience, extensive Multi-state Tax and year-end reporting experience, Project Management experience, and ERP experience (Workday experience preferred). Years of Experience : 7+ years of experience preferred, Certification : Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Accounting, Project Management, or Business Intelligence certification preferred WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands: May be required to lift or carry light equipment or supplies occasionally.  Requires long durations of computer work which may entail sitting or standing for long periods. The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit  Benefits: We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. 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