Payroll and Time Management Supervisor

Essity North America Inc. in; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Scholarship program for children of Es

Job summary

Essity North America Inc. is seeking a Payroll and Time Management Supervisor (Administrative) to lead payroll and time management across the United States and Canada.

You will guide a team of payroll professionals, ensure accurate on-time pay, and optimize ADP and Kronos Dimensions solutions. The ideal candidate will be located in Philadelphia with the ability to work three days per week in the office, champion digital self-service, and drive continuous process improvement across payroll and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• CPP/PCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience across multi-state U.S. and/or Canada.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing payroll teams.
• Advanced knowledge of ADP payroll platforms and Kronos Dimensions/UKG.
• Experience with HRIS platforms, ticketing/case-management tools, reporting, and payroll system implementations or enhancements.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations Leadership across NA.
• System Ownership & Optimization of payroll/time systems.
• Employee Self-Service, Ticketing & Service Delivery improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Payroll operations

HRIS knowledge

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

ADP payroll platforms

Kronos Dimensions / UKG

Workday HCM integrations

Reporting tools

Job description

Payroll and Time Management Supervisor (Administrative)

Payroll & Time Management 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
• System Ownership & Optimization
• Employee Self-Service, Ticketing & Service Delivery

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.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and 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.

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.