Payroll and Time Management Operations Supervisor

Essity; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and insurance

Wellness program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Scholarship program

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Payroll & Time Management Operations Supervisor for North America, located in Philadelphia with a three-day in-office requirement. Lead payroll and time management operations, manage a payroll team, and partner with HR, Finance, and IT to optimize ADP and Kronos-based processes.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of payroll experience, CPP/PCP or equivalent, and strong knowledge of ADP/Kronos, plus Workday integration experience is a plus. Hybrid work arrangement encouraged.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state U.S. and/or Canadian payroll.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing payroll teams.
• Advanced knowledge of ADP payroll platforms and Kronos Dimensions / UKG Workforce Management.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, ticketing/case-management tools, reporting, and payroll system implementations or enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Own time & attendance management system stewardship and optimization.
• Drive employee self-service, ticketing, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance, controls and risk management in payroll processes.
• Provide reporting, analytics and continuous improvement across payroll programs.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

ADP knowledge

Kronos/UKG knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

CPP/PCP certification

Tools

ADP payroll

Kronos Dimensions / UKG

Workday HCM integrations

Job description

Payroll & Time Management Operations Supervisor

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

The Payroll & Time Management Supervisor - North America is responsible for leading payroll and time administration operations across the United States and Canada. This role manages a team of payroll professionals and serves as the functional owner for payroll and workforce time management processes, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local requirements. The position serves as the primary business lead for ADP payroll systems and Kronos Dimensions / UKG Workforce Management, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, IT, and external vendors to optimize payroll delivery, support manufacturing teams, and drive consistent service delivery across North America. In addition to overseeing payroll and workforce time management operations, this role champions a digital-first employee experience by driving adoption of employee and manager self-service capabilities, expanding the effective use of case management and ticketing solutions, and promoting continuous improvement across payroll and timekeeping processes. The Supervisor is accountable for identifying opportunities to automate, simplify, standardize, and improve processes while strengthening operational efficiency, control, and employee satisfaction. The ideal candidate should be located in Philadelphia and able to work three days a week in office. We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

Payroll Operations Leadership Time & Attendance Management System Ownership & Optimization Employee Self-Service, Ticketing & Service Delivery Compliance, Controls & Risk Management Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement Team Leadership & Collaboration

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or equivalent certification preferred. 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state U.S. and/or Canadian payroll administration. 3+ years of people leadership experience managing payroll teams. Advanced knowledge of ADP payroll platforms and Kronos Dimensions / UKG Workforce Management. Experience with HRIS platforms, ticketing/case-management tools, reporting, and payroll system implementations or enhancements preferred. Experience with Workday HCM integrations with payroll and workforce management platforms preferred. Strong knowledge of payroll operations, payroll taxation, wage and hour compliance, timekeeping rules, payroll accounting, internal controls, and year-end activities including W-2, T4, and regulatory reporting support.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Compensation Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [e-mail]

Together, we are improving lives, every day Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-oriented environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!