Assistant Manager Payroll

Job Description

Who We Are:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the worlds most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

What This Position Is All About

The Assistant Manager , Payroll is the operational payroll delivery lead at Saks Global, supporting day-to-day payroll processes for the onshore business processes, which will be part of the internal Finance team. This position is responsible for supervision of all aspects of service delivery by the Saks Global Team in support of the end-to-end Payroll process. This role must demonstrate a high degree of customer orientation to meet the needs of internal customers and business partners. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall quality of service delivery for payroll processing organization and will also form an integral part of the Saks Global Finance team in providing insights into building out a successful team.

Who You Are

• Generates a variety of approaches to problem solving including and new and novel ideas
• Comfortable with change and challenging convention
• Inspires others with their vision and sense of purpose
• Build Morale and the spirit of the team, Shares wins and success
  
  

• Review accounting entries / month end account reconciliations as part of period end close activities
• Support, as required, any government audits or requests for information
• Support effort in building a high performing team and implement strategies to retain talent
• Trains, coaches, mentors and directs the work of direct reports
  
  

• Act as principal day-to-day contact for the onshore payroll teams, including acting as escalation point for any issues requiring resolution
• Day-to-day supervision of payroll processing activities performed by the offshore team
• Ensure adherence to Payroll and HR policies, internal control and audit requirements, and service standards at all times
• Consistently monitor key performance parameters of the process and identify and implement new ways to improve the quality of work as well as the means of working on processes
• Interact with Internal / External auditors as required
• Analyze and research all discrepancies/exceptions in the process
• Ensure all required period end close activities are completed according to the close schedule
• Lead and mentor the payroll team; provide regular coaching, guidance, and
  
  

• Conduct performance reviews and year-end evaluations for team members.
• Review SOP’s on a quarterly basis and sign off on procedures
  
  

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)