Manager, Payroll – US and Canada

Ingredion Incorporated; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Employee recognition program

Employee discount

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Westchester, IL is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada, partnering with Total Rewards and Finance to drive accuracy, compliance, and automation.

You will deliver strategic insights to executives, manage 5,000+ employees, and champion standardization, controls, and process improvements in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of payroll experience across US/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for US and Canada, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Total Rewards, Finance and Audit to drive automation and improvements.
• Provide data-driven insights to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll leadership

US multi-state payroll

Canadian payroll

Regulatory compliance

Process automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. Location: Westchester, IL Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days/week on-site and 2 days/week remote)

Payroll Manager

Are you a payroll leader who thrives on driving operational excellence, building trusted partnerships, and transforming processes through innovation? Ingredion is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada, supporting more than 5,000 employees across 10+ pay groups in a dynamic and growing organization. In this highly visible role, you'll do more than manage payroll. You'll serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, helping ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations while championing automation, process improvements, and best practices. You will collaborate closely with teams across Total Rewards, Corporate Accounting, Finance, and Audit, and provide meaningful insights to executive leadership. We're looking for a hands‑on leader with deep expertise in U.S. multi‑state and Canadian payroll regulations, taxation, and payroll accounting. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with a customer‑first mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex payroll data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders at all levels. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences, strengthening controls and compliance, and shaping the future of payroll operations through innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Why you'll make an impact:

Lead payroll operations for a large, complex U.S. and Canadian workforce. Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with senior leaders and executive stakeholders across the organization. Ensure compliance, accuracy, and strong payroll controls. Influence and support key business decisions through data-driven insights.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for a collaborative and forward‑thinking payroll professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of payroll experience, including complex U.S. and Canadian payroll environments.

What Sets You Apart

A collaborative mindset and proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and functions. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including executives. Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information. Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and results‑driven, with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement. Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a global, evolving organization.

Why Join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance‑based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long‑term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well‑being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real‑time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI‑assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: No

Pay Range: $123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus.

Benefits: Full‑time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant‑based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.