Payroll Manager
Virtual - sheboygan falls, WI
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Responsibilities: Lead the Payroll (Domestic and Global) Team and manage all functions related including: Accurate and timely payroll to members along with tax filings and payments to appropriate government authorities Proper calculation and submission of garnishments (child support/levy) and other deductions Expat payrolls along with foreign and domestic relocation expenses including associated gross-up calculations Develop team members through 1:1 sessions, cross-training, project work and other opportunities as well as direct and prioritize team workloads Recruit and retain top Payroll talent along with evaluating and monitoring the team's performance Minimize risk and protect company assets through internal controls, systems and process oversight Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations as it relates to Payroll Work with cross functional teams by leading projects and strategic initiatives including supporting mergers and acquisitions Direct and oversee system testing for upgrades and implementations Participate in networking groups and be a payroll subject matter expert; understanding full business processes for the Time-to-Pay and Hire-to-Retire value streams Be an integral part of the month-end close process by overseeing accruals, journal entries, reconciliations and necessary adjustments to ensure financial statements are accurate and reliable Administer Johnsonville's monthly Great Performance Share bonus program, including annual system configuration Manage third-party vendor relationships, contracts and pricing Represent functional area for various audits (year-end financial, workers' compensation, payroll, tax, and corporate social responsibility) along with directing requests and preparing and reviewing data Develop and manage departmental budget Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or a minimum of 10 years payroll experience required Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification (highly desired), actively pursuing or ready to pursue Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience leading and developing a payroll team required Multi-state and local tax experience required Experience with global payrolls required (Southeast Asia a plus) Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated problem solving ability with focus on continuous improvement Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and build positive relationships across all levels of the organization Ability to direct a team, manage multiple priorities, and achieve deadlines Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications Working knowledge within the SAP ERP Finance, SAP HR/PR and Success Factors modules a plus Strategic thinker with well-grounded understanding of best-in-class industry trends Leadership Skills, Team Development, Change Agent, Global Mindset and Customer Focus 4 key criteria 1) Deep payroll knowledge (5 years of experience) Ideally CPP or pursuing CPP Most important factor / Table stakes 2) Team leadership Leads a team (not a delegater, but a leader) Develop and inspire team Build & foster relationships across the organization 3) Global mindset Understanding of (not expert in) international payroll issues Willing to get hands dirty and understand more about this process Coordinate with internal resources and those abroad to make sure this gets done right 4) System implementation This will happen within the next 6 months Hire to retire system - person should have an understanding of end to end payroll process Needs to show ability to "stick to their guns" and advocate for payroll function as the system is implemented
Created: 2024-10-08