Manager, NA Payroll

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Johnson Controls as a Payroll Manager and oversee the processing of payroll reconciliations and audits. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with payroll laws, and implement payroll procedures in a hybrid position. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K

On the job/cross training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll reconciliations and audits.
• Supervise a team of three payroll specialists.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP Smart Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  
  

What You Will Do

You will coordinate the processing of multiple payroll reconciliations and audits. In accordance with company policies, procedures, and sound business practices, manage the day-to-day tactical post payroll activities and supervise a team of three payroll ops specialists

How You Will Do It

• Accomplishes post payroll objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees
• Ensures that tasks are completed by team members timely and accurately, validates check lists, controls and audits are being performed
• Meets payroll post operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system/process improvements
• Review system audit reports and identifies and resolves discrepancies, oversees the post payroll operations reconciliations that are being performed and works to close out reconciling items
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies
• Accomplishes organization/ NA payroll goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
• Overall management of off-cycle and on-cycle payroll runs
• Implementing and managing payroll procedures and policies. Ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll laws and regulations.
• Supervising payroll staff, providing training and guidance, and managing performance
• Collaborating with HR, benefits team, time and attendance team, and accounting departments on various payroll related issues
• Complete other duties as assigned
  
  

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years relevant experience
• Proven ability to work independently with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes related to payroll (U.S. Canada, Puerto Rico)
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to analyze, solve problems and improve processes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task successfully
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Workday Payroll
• ADP Smart Compliance knowledge
• High attention to detail
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPP or FCP certification
• Experience managing a payroll team
  
  

This is a hybrid position and will require working on site 3 days per week at our Glendale, WI office.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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