Payroll Manager Jobs

Organization Summary:

Cascade Asset Management Company is proud to protect and grow capital in service of Bill Gates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust in support of their mission-related and philanthropic activities. Mr. Gates and the Foundation Trust are committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.

Located in the Seattle area, Cascade applies its fundamental, long-horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investing, as well as through a select group of funds and segregated accounts. Cascade offers the unique blend of being part of a multi-billion portfolio while also working with a team of professionals in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect.

Team Description:

Cascade’s 11 person HR team works in partnership with managers and employees as trusted partners and advisors on all people-related strategies, initiatives, and matters. We strive to provide programs and services that create a work environment of employee empowerment, growth, and continuous learning. Our organizational values are woven into every aspect of our human resource strategy.

Position Summary:

As a Payroll Manager, you will play a vital role in the efficient operation of our payroll function. You will collaborate closely with the HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate processing of payroll data, adherence to payroll policies, and compliance with relevant regulations. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our payroll records. You will also handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, provide support during audits, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. This position is a direct report to our HR Operations Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective internal controls over payroll area
• Review and audit master file and pay data entries, pay taxes, W2, YTD totals and file amendments
• Administer the automated Time & Attendance system, processes and training
• Work closely with Human Resource and Accounting on all payroll related issues
• Create and maintain policy and procedures documentation for all payroll related processes
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and ownership of the entire payroll process
• Perform all activities necessary to process the companies’ payrolls, including maintaining related records, preparing accounting transactions and documents, updating payroll procedures, processing voluntary and involuntary deductions, processing any manual checks when needed and ensuring that all changes to HR/Benefits/Payroll are processed correctly
• Management, preparation and disbursement of bi-weekly payroll in a and multi-state environment using integrated HR/Payroll software and Time and Attendance software
• Prepare various payroll and management reports; ad hoc, weekly, biweekly, quarterly, annually and support management requests
• Manage, reconcile and remit biweekly 401k reports
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, advising management on needed actions

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have proven customer service orientation and the ability to work under pressure, while meeting all deadlines
• Experience with UKG Pro (formerly UltiPro) required
• AA degree or higher and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in an integrated HRIS payroll function required
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be very detail oriented, have strong excel skills, and possess the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel within the organization
• Must have solid knowledge of payroll laws, basic accounting/reconciliation skills, and experience with 401k plan administration for payroll
• Highly prefer experience administering a non-qualified deferred comp program
• CPP certification preferred

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer:

Cascade is committed to paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000, with the exact amount driven by several factors including relevant experience, knowledge, education, degree to which a candidate meets the role requirements, and other qualifications. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success, and in recognition of their contributions, we offer eligible employees a discretionary annual bonus and a discretionary long-term incentive program.

Cascade proudly supports our employees and their families with a comprehensive fully paid benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and a generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions. Employees are also eligible for 18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment, eight paid holidays, up to three floating holidays per year, up to 14 days of sick leave, and generous paid parental and family leave. Our benefits also include several employee wellness programs and mental health resources, a charitable giving match, and reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses.

What We Value:

Cascade values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants seeking employment. All employment decisions are based on a candidate’s or employee’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, marital status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Questions regarding accommodation requests due to a disability should be directed to Human Resources.

Employment Requirements:

Upon hire, you must present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S.