Payroll Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the payroll manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for outstanding customer service to employees & business partners with questions relating to payroll and payroll taxes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with financial applications including Microsoft Office and SAP ERP
• Advanced level Excel, Word and Outlook
• Manage relationship with UK payroll bureau ADP, overseas bureaus in France, Germany, Switzerland, Dubai and South Africa
• Keep up to date on legal and technical matters regarding payroll processes (maternity, paternity, pension contributions )
• Strong leadership and able to work under pressure
• Knowledge and experience of ORACLE and payroll system implementation is preferred
• Be precise, willing to deal with detail, sensitive with figures
• Subject matter expert for payroll taxes, federal, state, local and international

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the payroll manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for effective and timely internal communications, training, and guidance on payroll, changes practices and systems to internal and external customers.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of employee benefits administration, taxation, and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of the laws governing garnishments, levies, and other wage withholdings
• WorkDay and Oracle General Ledger knowledge preferred
• Excellent payroll competency, country based benefits, and payroll taxation
• Expert level competency in Microsoft Office (entire suite)
• Thorough knowledge of employment and payroll tax laws
• Excel in challenging complex environments, working well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Intermediate working knowledge of MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the payroll manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for support, as necessary to the Payroll Stand-Alone teams, to facilitate timely and accurate Payroll processing related to banking, balancing, funding and remittance of deductions, garnishments, and taxes to proper authorities, etc.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Seasoned experience with ADP (Pay Expert), ADP custom reporting and eTime Timekeeping preferred
• Knowledge and experience within a multi-state payroll environment
• Experience in participating and/or leading a payroll system implementation is highly preferred
• Extensive knowledge in payroll systems and best practices
• Extensive knowledge of payroll and general ledger processes and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles relating to payroll
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing the taxation and reporting of wages
• Experienced knowledge of employee benefits administration, taxation, and reporting requirements

In response to your job posting for payroll manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise in the area of payroll taxes, including the proper withholding and remittance of federal, state and local taxes and the timely production and distribution of W-2s and 1099s.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong knowledge of system testing and test result documentation procedures
• Address and respond to notices raised by US, State and Local tax authorities
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially with Excel
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable
• Expereince managing a Payroll team
• Proficient knowledge of compliance in labor and tax laws related to payroll
• Experience with ADP and Oracle preferred
• Well experienced in computerized Payroll and Accounting System

I am excited to be applying for the position of payroll manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for payroll data to accounting/finance to ensure correct and timely recording of actual and forecast payroll and benefit related expenses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Process payroll master file changes including new hires, terminations, rate changes
• Strong knowledge of Ceridian payroll systems
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office software, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of income tax forms, health benefits programs, sick pay, retirement plans, etc
• Maintain a centralized and integrated payroll system
• Preferred experience with SharePoint, ADP, Kronos, Ultimate/Ultipro and Adobe Acrobat Standard
• Is strategic and can conceptualize ideas
• Fully qualified Payroll Manager (MCIPP/CIPP)