Payroll Processing Lead II

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Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions...about inspiring stores and irresistible products...about the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Payroll Processing Lead II assists the Payroll Manager and directs the processing, auditing, and reconciliation of on-cycle payrolls for multiple companies and frequencies. They compute wage and overtime payments, calculate and record payroll taxes and deductions, and process requests for off-cycle and final payments. The role provides daily leadership and guidance to direct reports, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll operations.

What You Will Do

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversee and validate all payroll adjustments, including earnings, deductions, retroactive changes, and corrections, before confirming payroll.
• Monitor, balance, and troubleshoot inbound and outbound payroll file feeds, including any interface files, to maintain seamless data flow.
• Supervise daily off-cycle and final payment processing, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Interpret federal, state, and local guidelines for tax withholdings, garnishments, FLSA calculations, relocation payments, stock transactions, and other imputed income items.
• Assist the Payroll Manager with auditing, balancing, and reconciling quarterly and annual payroll reports to support compliance and accurate tax filings.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to payroll team members.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to business partners, offering guidance on payroll policies, procedures, and complex issue resolution.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Payroll Operations: Expertise in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll processes, tax reviews, and other assigned projects as needed.

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations preferred but not required. Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as reports, procedure manuals and tax laws.

Audit & Reconciliation: Ability to audit, reconcile, and balance payroll reports to support accurate tax filings and compliance requirements.

System & Data Management: Experience with payroll operations such as Oracle HCM is preferred but not required, with strong Excel and Word proficiency.

Leadership & Team Development: Provides daily guidance, coaching, and support to payroll team members, fostering accountability, accuracy, and efficiency.

Stakeholder Communication: Serves as a subject matter expert to business partners, explaining payroll policies, procedures, and complex issues in a clear and actionable way.

Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills, with the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a High School diploma or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.

Some additional benefits we offer include:

• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice

Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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