Manager, Payroll

Flash Technology, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll and tax processing for U.S., Canadian, Mexican and South African employees. You will lead a global payroll operation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and manage vendor relationships and audits.

The ideal candidate will have deep payroll expertise, strong leadership, and a track record of handling complex payroll processes while delivering a high-quality employee experience.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in payroll and payroll tax administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment standards.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and supervise a payroll administration team; provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization.

Skills

Payroll

Payroll tax

Regulations

Analytical skills

Confidential info

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPP designation (preferred)

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

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Charlotte, North Carolina (NC), US, 28277

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Payroll Manger, you will be responsible for overseeing accurate and timely payroll and tax processing for our U.S., Canadian, Mexican and South African employees.

This role provides leadership and oversight for global payroll operations, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, vendor management, audit support, and regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will bring deep payroll expertise, strong people leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex payroll operations while delivering a high-quality employee experience.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Payroll Management:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for US, Canadian, Mexican and South African employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and government regulations.
• Review and validate timekeeping records, employee deductions, and other payroll-related data to ensure accurate calculations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial regulations, including tax withholding, garnishments, and statutory deductions.
• Manage processing of payroll taxes and resolve any state/federal notices, manage new tax account setup.
• Perform periodic audits to validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and external regulations.

2. Team Supervision and Collaboration:

• Lead and supervise a team responsible for payroll administration and providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and workload prioritization.
• Collaborate with HR, HRIS, Finance, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll data with other systems and processes.
• Maintain effective communication with employees and provide assistance in resolving payroll-related inquiries or issues.

3. Payroll Process Improvement

• Utilize payroll and HR systems effectively, ensuring data accuracy, system integrity, and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and standardization.
• Stay current on changes in payroll legislation, tax regulations, labor laws, and HR compliance regulations, ensuring best practices are embedded in payroll processes.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who:

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll and payroll tax administration
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment standard
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience managing and supervising a team of payroll administrators
• Experience using Ceridian Dayforce
• Experience processing union and pension payrolls

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or other relevant certifications are a plus
• Occasional travel might be required for this role

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.