The Corporate Payroll Manager is responsible for the oversight of Corporate and divisional payroll as well as the management of software tools used for payroll processes. This position assures timely and accurate payments of employee pay and associated payroll taxes in compliance with corporate payroll policies, procedures and governmental payroll rules and regulations.

This position is responsible for the governance and oversight of the payroll operations and functions for La-Z-Boy and subsidiary locations as well as the management of software tools used for payroll processes. This position assures timely and accurate processing of payments of employee pay and associated payroll taxes in compliance with corporate payroll policies, procedures and governmental payroll rules and regulations.

• Manages the payroll staff at the corporate office, manufacturing facilities, and subsidiary locations (US and International)..
• Manages the processing of payroll for the corporate office, all company owned retail stores, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and LZB Portfolio Brands in all locations (US and International).
• Leads efforts to implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensures high quality internal customer service through the use of incident tracking and KPI monitoring.
• Manages the narrative and key controls for SOX controls and external audit teams.
• Understands and monitors all payrolls processing, including the GL closing process, special payments and deductions, such as, but not limited to bonus, commission, stock, relocation, vacation, 401k, garnishments, taxes, locational requirements.
• Assists payroll staff with exceptions, corrections, adjustments, and reconciliation of payroll data when necessary.
• Oversees payroll reporting for the accounting department as well as audits and ad hoc reporting as requested.
• Prepares and communicates holiday accrual and processing schedules.
• Reviews quarterly and annual reports prepared by the Payroll Tax Specialist, such as 941’s and 940’s
• Assists Payroll Compliance Analyst (US) in the coordination, preparation, and distribution of all W2s.
• Assists Payroll System Analysts in the implementation, testing, and ongoing maintenance of payroll system enhancements and conversions for La-Z-Boy’s payroll related systems.
• Oversees, manages and assists, when required, the processing, reconciliation, and filing of all government tax reports for all payrolls processed based on federal and state requirements.
• Assures that department procedures are documented and communicated with those of other affected departments such as HR and accounting.
• Assures payroll systems and processes are updated to reflect relevant tax requirements for federal and state legislative requirements, as well as for benefits and taxes.
• Prepares and monitors Payroll department budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-10 years of relevant work experience or equivalent
• 3-5 years of leadership/supervisory experience
• Experience with global shared service organizations
• Experience with direct and matrix reporting structures
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Kronos, Workday, ADP Software or other Payroll and HCM system experience
• Knowledge of the overall functions of the Payroll Department.
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Travel Required: up to 5%