Payroll Assistant Manager - Horizon Services

ASSISTANT MANAGER, PAYROLL

We are Horizon Services. For over 30 years, we've been the trusted name in plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, offering an unmatched level of customer service and technical expertise. Behind that outstanding customer service and technical expertise sits our people. Our employees are the core of our business and our people-first culture ensures that we can deliver on the Horizon guarantee with each and every employee and customer we service. We believe that happy employees = happy customers!

As an Assistant Payroll Manager at Horizon Services, you will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Newark, DE. You will be an integral part of our payroll team, which is responsible for collecting and accurately processing time sheets for full-time and part-time Horizon Services employees. The team is also responsible for recording data in our accounting system and communicating with employees/ managers by phone and email with high level of customer service.

The incumbent supervises the daily work activities of the Payroll Practitioners and assists the Payroll Manager in reviewing and summarizing the biweekly and weekly payrolls prior to submission.

• Assist in overseeing the payroll department and daily payroll operations
• Assist the Payroll Manager in reviewing and finalizing the bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly payrolls
• Assists the Payroll Manager in preparing periodic reports and verifications of payroll data
• Assist in managing payroll-related inquiries and resolve employee issues in a timely and professional manner
• Assists the Payroll Manager in preparing and interpreting written policies and procedures for the payroll department
• Oversee high volume payroll entries using ADP WFN, ServiceTitan time, payroll adjustments and special payments
• Calculate and track overpayments
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles and the ability to track, organize, analyze, and report data in a clear manner
• Provides information upon request regarding employment verification, wages, periods of employment, etc., in accordance with Federal, state, and Local laws
• Provides backup coverage for the Payroll Practitioners, acts for the Payroll Manager in his/her absence.
• Stay updated on Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices, including FLSA, IRS regulations, and state/local tax laws
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information
• Advanced Excel Skills