AMER Regional Payroll Manager

Fortive Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AMER Regional Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function across multiple countries. This pivotal role involves defining strategies for payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize payroll operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a proven track record in payroll management using ADP systems. Join this innovative firm and contribute to transforming scientific potential into real-world impact while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience with a focus on regional models.
• Experience with ADP services in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll function to deliver world-class support and services.
• Define strategies for payroll processing and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

ADP GlobalView

ADP Celergo

ADP eTime

MS Office

Miro

Teams Canvas

Job description

Summary

The AMER Regional Payroll Manager is a key role responsible for leading the payroll function to deliver world-class payroll support and services to our colleagues.

Responsibilities

1. Define strategy and standard work to validate payroll processing data and documents, ensuring they meet defined thresholds, audit requirements, payroll calendars, and payment timelines.
2. Establish regional strategy for countries with employee presence (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia).
3. Coordinate with the Director of Global Payroll to ensure end-to-end payroll processes in all countries comply with legislation, meet audit timelines, and are well-documented regarding funding for taxes, employee net pay, and third-party payments.
4. Partner with the Payroll Systems Analyst to ensure data integration accuracy and timeliness.
5. Collaborate with the Director of Global Payroll to define regional payroll processing strategies.
6. Maintain detailed knowledge of GlobalView, ADP Celergo, and eTime for payroll processing.
7. Develop standard procedures for all regional payroll processes, including stakeholder input, to align with policies, HR workstreams, and finance requirements.
8. Design processes for annual statements and employee communication strategies to reduce inquiries.
9. Implement global strategies for managing tax exemptions (e.g., student visas, WA LTC).
10. Plan year-end processes in collaboration with HR and Finance to include all taxable income.
11. Execute strategies for processing equity in payroll, aligned with global policies.
12. Develop strategies for processing all operating companies under a shared service model, focusing on process optimization.
13. Establish visual management strategies to identify areas for improvement and measure performance.
14. Run standard and ad hoc reports effectively.
15. Develop payroll calendar strategies to optimize staffing for payroll processing.
16. Identify gaps and opportunities for continuous process improvement.
17. Ensure compliance with country legislations for wage payments to terminated and deceased employees.
18. Define strategies for wage garnishments and government reporting compliance.

Success Factors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and big-picture perspective.
• Effective communication with business managers, HR, and Finance stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships and gain commitment to payroll strategies.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with ADP Global View, ADP Celergo, and ADP eTime preferred.
• Resourceful, solution-oriented, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Leadership skills to manage remote teams and delegate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record of achieving goals and managing projects involving ADP, HR, and IT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field with 7+ years of payroll experience.
• 7-10 years’ experience with regional payroll models using ADP services.
• Experience in countries with a presence (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia).
• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools like Miro and Teams Canvas.
• Regional payroll certifications preferred.
• Multilingual: English required; Spanish preferred.

Company Overview

Fortive transforms scientific potential into real-world impact through innovative technologies across various industries. Our new company, NewCo, is a focused, technology-driven organization committed to solving tough challenges and advancing an electrified, digital future. For more information, visit: https://careers.fortive.com/newco-opportunities/. The official name will be announced soon.

Fortive Corporation

Fortive accelerates transformation with essential technology in environmental, health and safety, industrial condition monitoring, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global leader with a startup spirit, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and growth, powered by the Fortive Business System (FBS).

About NewCo

NewCo is a global technology company uniting trusted brands to solve industry challenges, with a focus on semiconductors, electronics, industrial manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, defense, and space sectors.

Additional Information

This position is eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation. The salary range is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00 (local currency).