North America Payroll Lead — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Unilever; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 115,680 - 173,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Access to voluntary benefits

Job summary

A leading global company in Englewood Cliffs seeks a Payroll Lead for North America. In this role, you will design and execute payroll strategies, lead payroll operations across the USA and Canada, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of payroll management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus eligibility and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in payroll management, preferably within North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll strategy and execution for North America.
• Drive payroll separation projects, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll specialists across North America.
• Ensure adherence to local tax and labor laws.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Deliver regular updates on payroll performance to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with various departments to align payroll plans with organizational goals.

Skills

Deep knowledge of North American payroll regulations

Strong project and vendor management capabilities

Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset and attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Payroll certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

Job description

A leading global company in Englewood Cliffs seeks a Payroll Lead for North America. In this role, you will design and execute payroll strategies, lead payroll operations across the USA and Canada, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of payroll management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position offers a competitive salary with bonus eligibility and various benefits.