Payroll Leader (New Joint Venture)

3M; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Payroll Leader to manage end-to-end payroll for the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. This hands-on leadership role will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement while acting as the primary liaison with payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.

The role requires strong experience in payroll processing, SOX controls, and experience with Workday and vendor management. Location expectations include multiple regions with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in payroll, HR or finance with HS diploma or GED.
• Or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in payroll/HR/finance.
• CPP designation is a strong plus for role excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for the US/Canada with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee UK payroll operations and partner with regional resources for compliance.
• Interface with payroll vendors (e.g., ADP) to resolve issues and ensure service delivery.
• Audit and reconcile payroll transactions, including bonuses and special payments.
• Support SOX controls, system enhancements, and Workday/payroll integrations.
• Develop SOPs and document processes to improve consistency and scalability.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on investigations and issue resolution.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation and efficiency.

Skills

ADP experience

Excel macros

Analytical skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Customer collections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Leader, USAC & UK

About the Role
As a Payroll Leader, you will lead end‑to‑end payroll processing across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The position is a hands‑on leadership role that ensures payroll accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement, while serving as the primary liaison with payroll vendors and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support end‑to‑end payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain overall responsibility and coordination for UK payroll operations, partnering with in‑region resources and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing.
• Serve as the key point of contact for payroll vendors (e.g., ADP), supporting issue resolution, data validation and ongoing service delivery.
• Process and review complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, off‑cycle payments, deferred compensation and other special payments.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy, identify discrepancies and support compliance requirements (including SOX controls).
• Support payroll‑related projects and system enhancements, including testing, implementation and production support for Workday and payroll integrations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with evolving payroll regulations; proactively flag risks and support updates to processes and controls.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation to improve consistency, scalability and team effectiveness.
• Support issue resolution and escalations by researching payroll discrepancies and partnering with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance) and external vendors.
• Identify and contribute to process improvement opportunities, including automation, efficiency gains and enhanced employee experience.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment.
• OR
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP experience
• Microsoft Excel proficiency, including the ability to write macros
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience with customer collections and dispute resolution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working directly with customers on payment‑related issues

Work Information

Location: United States and United Kingdom
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: Not authorized
Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B).

Benefits

3M offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, disability benefits, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement plans. Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.