Payroll Manager

Fresh Del Monte, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life & disability страхо

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

24/7 Telemedicine & EAP

Optional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Coral Gables, FL is hiring a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely processing, and uphold compliance across all entities. You will serve as the Workday payroll SME, drive process improvements, and develop the payroll team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, multi-state knowledge, and strong Excel and reporting skills. Hands-on Workday experience is required.

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 with direct reports.
• Hands-on Workday experience including payroll processing, reporting, auditing, testing, and system support.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, payroll taxation, wage and hour requirements, and payroll controls.
• Multi-state payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company payroll operations across entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead end-to-end payroll function and maintain consistent processes and controls.
• Manage, coach, and develop the payroll team and define priorities.
• Serve as Workday payroll subject matter expert, supporting processing, reporting, audits, and testing.
• Oversee payroll transactions including earnings, bonuses, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local payroll laws and regulations.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and leadership to ensure data accuracy.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities including W-2s.
• Establish payroll controls, SOPs, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes via Workday.

Skills

Workday

Payroll management

Leadership

Excel

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Multi-state payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

Excel

Job description

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Payroll Manager

CORP Corporate HR Full Time Management Coral Gables-HQ, Coral Gables, FL, US

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid 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.
• 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.