Payroll Manager

Del Monte Foods; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA

PTO

Holidays

Telemedicine

EAP

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead all payroll operations across entities in the United States. This role drives accurate, timely processing, ensures regulatory compliance, and acts as the Workday payroll subject matter expert.

You will manage the payroll team, collaborate with HR, Benefits and Finance, and oversee audits, reporting, and system enhancements to continuously improve processes. A strong background in multi-state payroll and Workday is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• 2+ years of payroll management or supervisory experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple payrolls, legal entities, and/or employee populations.
• Hands-on Workday experience including payroll processing, reporting, auditing, troubleshooting, and system support.
• Workday payroll implementations, enhancements, integrations, or testing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, payroll taxation, wage and hour requirements.
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills.
• Leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payroll cycles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company payrolls and ensure accurate, timely processing across entities and locations.
• Lead the end-to-end payroll function with consistent controls and standards.
• Coach and develop direct reports within the payroll team.
• Serve as the payroll SME within Workday, supporting processing, reporting, audits, testing, and enhancements.
• Oversee payroll transactions including earnings, bonuses, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
• Review and approve payrolls and conduct pre- and post-payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT and leadership for accurate data and transactions.
• Manage reconciliations and month/quarter/year-end activities including W-2 processing.
• Establish and maintain payroll controls, procedures, and SOPs.
• Lead resolution of complex payroll issues and escalations.
• Support Workday enhancements, integrations, testing, and system changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes via Workday.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide requested payroll documentation.
• Monitor payroll metrics and risks to improve operations.

Skills

Workday

Payroll Management

Multi-state Payroll

Excel

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Data Analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employerpaid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all company payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the organization. This position will lead the payroll function, manage and develop direct reports, maintain strong payroll controls, and serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert.

The Payroll Manager will also leverage Workday to oversee payroll processing, reporting, audits, system enhancements, testing, and continuous process improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Oversee all company payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing across applicable business units, legal entities, locations, and employee populations.
• Lead the end-to-end payroll function and ensure consistent payroll processes, controls, and standards across the organization.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports within the payroll team, including establishing priorities, assigning responsibilities, and providing ongoing guidance and support.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert within Workday, supporting payroll processing, reporting, audits, testing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements.
• Oversee payroll transactions including regular earnings, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments.
• Review and approve payrolls and conduct pre- and post-payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour, and tax requirements.
• Partner closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and business leadership to ensure accurate employee data and payroll transactions.
• Manage payroll reconciliations and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including W-2 processing and required reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective payroll controls, procedures, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead the resolution of complex payroll issues and escalated employee inquiries.
• Support Workday enhancements, implementations, integrations, testing, and payroll-related system changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate payroll processes through Workday.
• Partner with internal and external auditors and provide payroll documentation, reporting, and supporting information as required.
• Monitor payroll metrics, trends, errors, and controls to proactively identify risks and improve payroll operations.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably supporting a large or complex organization.
• 2+ years of payroll management or supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple company payrolls, legal entities, and/or employee populations.
• Hands-on Workday experience required, including payroll processing, reporting, auditing, troubleshooting, and system support.
• Experience with Workday Payroll implementations, enhancements, integrations, or testing strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, payroll taxation, wage and hour requirements, and payroll controls.
• Multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills, including reconciliations and large data sets.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh‑cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts-available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E‑Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values-Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity-we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.