Russell Investments US | Payroll Manager

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for managing and processing the US and Canada payrolls.
• This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, capable of driving excellence in Global Payroll.
• This individual is comfortable working in a matrixed organization and collaborating with multiple leaders to ensure cohesive and effective program management. 
• This individual will manage a variety of responsibilities including processing payroll, addressing payroll queries, managing payroll compliance and providing exceptional customer service. 
• This role is ideal for someone eager to not only support and enhance existing programs but also to innovate and shape the future of work within our team.
• The successful candidate will bring expertise, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to building a best-in-class Payroll structure that aligns with Russell Investments’ global priorities. 
• Conduct regular payroll audits and ensuring compliance with statutory laws & tax regulations.
• Ensure data integrity and provide support for implementing system upgrades and enhancements.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.
• Work with the Global HR Team on projects related to efficiency and process improvements.
• Work with finance to carry out all payroll related activities regarding month end and year end close.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit for the annual payroll audit.
• Support with international assignments and complex issues like redundancies, Shadow Payroll and foreign income tax reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Payroll, the Payroll Manager will collaborate with key internal stakeholders – including Global HR, Finance, and Legal – and external vendors to ensure compliance and seamless delivery of Payroll.
• Processing full function Semi-Monthly payroll from start to finish.
• Processing equity transactions and payments related to Long-Term Incentive (LTI) programs, as well as special incentives and other ad-hoc incentive payments, ensuring accurate payroll treatment, tax compliance, and timely processing.
• Generate payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deductions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional service and support.
• Administer accurate file management of all Associate and company records to meet the compliance requirements of legal and statutory regulations. 

Competencies

• Comprehensive experience managing payroll across multiple states.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Strong integrity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now, ADP Streamline and Workday.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven track record with high volume and complex payroll processing.
• Experience working in a Global environment processing pay in multiple countries would be advantageous.
• Sound and up to date knowledge of payroll and general HR practices, procedures and legislation.
• Experience with month & year end reporting, reconciliations & payments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Russell Investments

Frank Russell started the firm in Tacoma, Washington, in 1936, and Russell Investments is now headquartered in Seattle. It manages money and gives investment advice to institutional investors, financial intermediaries and individual investors in many countries. Along the way it was an early name in institutional investment consulting (from 1969), took on its first outsourced chief investment officer client in 1980 and launched multi-asset portfolios for advisers in 1985. It also builds custom portfolios that mix active, passive and alternative investments, and manages portfolio transitions for large investors.

• Industry: Asset management and investment consulting: multi-asset portfolios, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services, portfolio transitions
• Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States (Russell Investments)