Job Description

Enterprise Bank & Trust was founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship and community. From the small mom-and-pop coffee shop to the large construction company that employs local people, our goal is to help businesses succeed and our communities thrive.

With offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, we’re strong, growing and committed to supporting the communities we serve. We extend this commitment to the community to our associates, offering annual paid volunteer time off and charitable-matching opportunities. Voted a Best Bank to Work For by American Banker for multiple years, we offer our associates an array of benefits and the opportunity to chart their own career path with us. Join us in the pursuit of our mission to guide people to a lifetime of financial success, and enjoy a career filled with professional growth opportunities, interesting colleagues and the satisfaction of supporting our communities.

Together, there’s no stopping you!

Job Title:Payroll ManagerJob Description

Summary

This important position oversees the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations. This position has complete ownership of the end-to-end payroll process. This role is required to be based in St. Louis but may work a hybrid schedule.

Essential Functions

Inputs, maintains, and processes payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Processes data updates, including review of new hires, terminations, and changes to compensation.
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
Reconciles all payroll taxes. Administers W-2 processing. Partners with the payroll vendor to effectively manage payroll taxes in approximately 24 states.
Performs various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides general ledger support to the Finance department.
Analyzes, identifies and implements procedures to improve all aspects of the payroll process, including time and attendance.
Compiles reports as required by management and government agencies regarding employee payroll issues.
Manages and supports mergers and acquisition activity including integrating payroll systems and ensuring a smooth transition of the pay for acquired employees.
Establishes, maintains and/or builds business relationships with associates and management and exercises independent discretion and judgment to resolve payroll disputes.
Researches associate payroll issues, evaluates and determines approaches to provide resolution and communicates resolution to associates.
Owns documentation of processes including adherence to SOX requirements.
Other duties and projects to support department needs as assigned.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, audit, payroll taxes and in-depth Workday HR/Payroll system knowledge.
Strong leadership and change management skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to a high ethical standard.
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, possessing the ability to meet goals, objectives and deadlines, and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Must be flexible, agile and able to partner collaboratively with the team.
Requires the ability to interact effectively with associates throughout the organization, including vendors, partners and stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure and legal work environment, developing personal growth opportunities.
Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Mentor and coach direct reports within the team to help develop them for future roles and provide proper succession.
Manage performance of the team and conduct performance reviews within the processes of the Bank.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field is required.
Minimum of five years of experience in payroll/payroll management. Experience with full-cycle payroll from beginning to end.
Encyclopedic knowledge of payroll, payroll tax, reporting, audit and control requirements as well as IRS regulations required.
Multi-state payroll experience (processing in approx. 24 states, including CA).
Experience managing mergers and acquisition activity for payroll, including system integrations and new state set ups.
Experience managing or leading a team, including hiring, training, communicating job expectations, coaching and developing staff.
Experience initiating and managing transformational business process changes a plus.
Experience administering Employee Stock Transactions (ESPP and Stock Vestings) a plus.

Computer and Software Skills

Proficiency in Workday HR/Payroll.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced proficiency in Excel preferred.
Experience with Google-based products (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity to apply and compete for jobs. If you need an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Enterprise Bank & Trust please contact Human Resources at hr@enterprisebank.com.

Enterprise Bank & Trust is committed to managing our business and community relationships in ways that positively impact our associates, clients, and the diverse communities where we work and live. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant successfully completing both drug and background check screenings. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click HERE.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, audit, payroll taxes and in-depth Workday HR/Payroll system knowledge
Strong leadership and change management skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to a high ethical standard
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills, possessing the ability to meet goals, objectives and deadlines, and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities with minimal supervision
Must be flexible, agile and able to partner collaboratively with the team
Requires the ability to interact effectively with associates throughout the organization, including vendors, partners and stakeholders
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field is required
Minimum of five years of experience in payroll/payroll management
Experience with full-cycle payroll from beginning to end
Encyclopedic knowledge of payroll, payroll tax, reporting, audit and control requirements as well as IRS regulations required
Multi-state payroll experience (processing in approx
24 states, including CA)
Experience managing mergers and acquisition activity for payroll, including system integrations and new state set ups
Experience managing or leading a team, including hiring, training, communicating job expectations, coaching and developing staff
Proficiency in Workday HR/Payroll
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Responsibilities

This important position oversees the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations
This position has complete ownership of the end-to-end payroll process
This role is required to be based in St. Louis but may work a hybrid schedule
Inputs, maintains, and processes payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
Processes data updates, including review of new hires, terminations, and changes to compensation
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
Reconciles all payroll taxes
Administers W-2 processing
Partners with the payroll vendor to effectively manage payroll taxes in approximately 24 states
Performs various journal entries, account reconciliations, and provides general ledger support to the Finance department
Analyzes, identifies and implements procedures to improve all aspects of the payroll process, including time and attendance
Compiles reports as required by management and government agencies regarding employee payroll issues
Manages and supports mergers and acquisition activity including integrating payroll systems and ensuring a smooth transition of the pay for acquired employees
Establishes, maintains and/or builds business relationships with associates and management and exercises independent discretion and judgment to resolve payroll disputes
Researches associate payroll issues, evaluates and determines approaches to provide resolution and communicates resolution to associates
Owns documentation of processes including adherence to SOX requirements
Other duties and projects to support department needs as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure and legal work environment, developing personal growth opportunities
Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Mentor and coach direct reports within the team to help develop them for future roles and provide proper succession
Manage performance of the team and conduct performance reviews within the processes of the Bank

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