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Payroll Manager

Are you looking for the next step to expand your U-Haul experience and success?  We’re seeking a Team member who has strong general management and organizational skills who is ready to take the reins to oversee and work alongside an experienced team of payroll professionals. If you are a capable, positive, hard-working, and energetic leader who understands the importance of payroll to U-Haul Team members and bottom line results, then this opportunity may be for you!

Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, this Team member will get the technical hands-on education needed with systems and electronic tools, and will lead a team of experienced payroll professionals in successfully and efficiently executing weekly payroll administration and payroll tax obligations throughout the U.S. and Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for a Team member who possesses the skills, experience, and determination to grind through all that it takes to execute a successful program and continually bring efficiencies in processes in a positive and productive manner.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • On-the-job ramp up of personal education on payroll processes, Workday and other electronic systems and tools

  • Work with Payroll Team, Human Resources colleagues and Leadership, lay out strategic objectives with meaningful goals, track and report production and efficiency improvements using an established standard and tools, and show continuous progress

  • Share objectives, communicate expectations, results, and plans for tuning up in response to needs

  • Develop and manage budget for payroll programs

  • When the need arises, hire Team members who are skilled and a strong fit

  • Educate Team members on payroll procedures

  • Provide leadership, management, and support to our Payroll Team of approximately 10 individuals

  • Audit the teams work to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance

  • Lead and oversee payroll administration activities for the U-Haul organization, including tax remittance on a weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual basis

  • Ensure payroll processes are on-time and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Provincial laws and/or regulations

  • Maintain and manage that sensitive information is accessed strictly using prudent standard operating procedures, then held in strict confidence

  • Ensure highest standards for managing a separation of duties and proactively managing security access, controls, and execution of weekly audits. 

  • Additional oversight is executed with separate Security, Controls and Audit teams

  • Develop and submit plans and requests for technical projects and see them through to success.  Projects are for the purpose of improving processes and tools used by Payroll Team and Corporate Team members, such as time worked submissions, that saves time and reduces cost

  • Maintain accurate records for taxes, direct deposit information and voluntary/involuntary deductions

  • Lead year-end payroll projects to include creating and validating the accuracy of W-2, T4, and RL1 forms, with on-time delivery

  • Working with U-Haul Company Accounting Team, comprehend and ensure payroll processes are developed to produce proper accounting records, and ensure results

  • Providing leadership, management, planning, collaboration, and outcome are essential. 

  • Perform other duties as needed including direct hands on wherever needed.

Requirements:

  • Strong leadership, management, and people skills

  • 3-5 years’ experience as a Payroll Manager or in U-Haul leadership

  • Prefer knowledge of accounting fundamentals

  • Excellent organization and attention to detail

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

  • Effective communication, verbal and written

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment

  • Proficient in MS Office software

U-Haul Offers:

  • Full Medical coverage

  • Prescription plans

  • Dental & Vision Plans

  • New indoor fitness gym

  • Gym Reimbursement Program

  • Registered Dietitian Program

  • Weight Watchers

  • Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

  • Career stability

  • Opportunities for advancement

  • Valuable on-the-job training

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

  • Business and travel insurance

  • You Matter Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

  • Life insurance

  • Critical Illness/Group Accident

  • 24-hour physician available for kids

  • MetLaw Legal program

  • MetLife auto and home insurance

  • Mindset App Program

  • Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

  • LifeLock Identity Theft

  • Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness

  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

  • U-Haul Federal Credit Union

  • Wellness Program

At U-Haul Company and in Human Resources, you’ll find a culture that seeks individuals who are hard-working with a Can-Do attitude and the skills to accomplish high quality work with a positive, enthusiastic, and supportive nature.  Our responsibilities are to ensure excellent support is delivered with skill and kindness to Team members throughout the Company and meet or exceed our business obligations, all done efficiently.  If you feel that you’re a fit for this position, feel passionate for our culture, and can remain focused and accurate under pressure, we enthusiastically welcome you to reach out and learn more today.



U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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