Senior Payroll Manager Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for payroll expertise having regard to changes in regulations affecting payroll (such as Income Tax, National Insurance, and Statutory Sick Pay etc.).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience with ERP systems, such as Microsoft AX or Microsoft Dynamics
• Previous experience in managing Ireland and UK Payroll processes
• Experience in a technology-focused product management role
• Experience with client facing web applications
• Agile experience as a Product Owner
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax reporting requirements
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• CPP designation from the American Payroll Association

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice to local HR on managing the contract, payroll, tax & social security contribution of the assignee.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Well versed in local country Employment Ordinances and related legislation in local country
• Previous experience managing a team of about 7-10 individuals preferred
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft HRMS and Payroll for North America 9.1 preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll concepts, including extensive background in USA and international payroll strategies
• Excellent computing skills and software troubleshooting skills in payroll related software (HRIS, time management databases, payroll tax software, accounting systems, interfaces, etc)
• Solid organizational, time management and multitasking skills
• Displayed management expertise

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for payroll detail for corporate federal and state income tax compliance.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• In-depth knowledge of US tax payroll regulations and reporting requirements, including current federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax experience
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and resolving issues
• Workday and/or Oracle experience
• Proficient with ADP EV5 and Kronos Time Keeping System
• Experience with signing off on SOX processes, streamlining pay codes, garnishments, and SUI claims
• Experience with International Payroll (Canada and/or Puerto Rico)
• Strong subject matter expertise in Payroll along with strong working knowledge of other areas within Staff Services
• Professional certifications in Accounting, Payroll or Human Resources

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

Previously, I was responsible for support related to the payroll month end process to finance with GL, support finance on payroll reconciliations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Prior experience leading Knowledge development strategies, creating, editing, and publishing multimedia content, use of Knowledge Authoring Tools is preferred
• Systems savviness, with prior experience with Salesforce, SAP, Kronos, Workday is preferred
• Pension Audit knowledge
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits
• Strong focus on providing high quality service to external and internal customers
• Professional Payroll Management designation
• Strong understanding of upstream and downstream processes such as HR, Finance, and Accounting functions and their impact on payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements across jurisdictions

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for payroll detail as needed for corporate federal and state income tax compliance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expertise in managing or supervising North American and international payroll depts
• ADP Streamline experience
• ADP TLM experience
• Expert knowledge of Federal/State/International payroll laws
• SAP, ADP Vantage, eTime, or Kronos Workforce Management systems preferred
• Experience working in a large, complex, union, multi-state payroll environment
• Competent in all aspects of project management with a consistent track record of success
• Previous experience in with ADP or equivalent platform