Payroll Manager

Plastipak; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dn

Dental & Vision

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak seeks a Payroll Manager to lead and develop a payroll team across multiple locations in the U.S. You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, maintain controls, resolve discrepancies, and partner with Accounting and ADP for tax filings. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize payroll systems (SAP, UKG, ADP, Workday) and ensure timely, accurate payroll for ~4,000 employees across sites.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing a payroll team with coaching and motivation.
• Deep expertise in payroll operations: employment tax, wage garnishments, labor reporting, regulatory compliance.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll technologies (SAP, UKG, ADP, Workday) and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage the Payroll team with coaching to enhance skills.
• Oversee payroll processing, policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Resolve discrepancies and escalated issues promptly.
• Manage tax filings/payments/issues with internal teams and ADP.
• Support GL reconciliation and payroll transactions with Accounting.
• Deploy controls, reporting and audit procedures for compliance.
• Collaborate to optimize payroll technology systems and lead initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government payroll regulations and reporting.
• Engage with industry to stay current on trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

Coaching & development

Regulatory compliance

Tax filings & payments

Discrepancy resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Project lead (upgrades)/implementation

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP

UKG

ADP

Workday

Job description

The Payroll Manager is a functional expert and engaging leader who delivers flawless end-to-end payroll services to 4,000 employees across multiple companies and locations in the U.S. This includes payroll processing, tax activities, accounting reconcilement, internal controls, and compliance. In addition, the Payroll Manager continuously evaluates practices, procedures, and technology systems to optimize operational excellence and manage risk.

You Will:

• Lead and engage the Payroll team, providing coaching and development to team members to enhance their skills and align individual growth with department performance.
• Oversee the payroll process, maintaining policies, procedures and controls to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
• Apply expert-level knowledge and problem-solving skills to promptly resolve discrepancies and escalated issues.
• Manage tax filings/payments/issues internally and in collaboration with ADP.
• Assist and support Accounting department partners regarding payroll transactions and GL reconciliation.
• Deploy internal controls, reporting and audit procedures to ensure operational compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize payroll-relevant technology systems, including SAP, UKG, ADP, and Workday. Serve as project business lead or project team member for upgrade and technology implementation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations related to payroll. This includes meeting all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholding and employer contributions.
• Engage with the professional community to maintain currency with industry trends, best practices, technologies and the regulatory landscape.

You Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience of multi-state payroll processing for a mid-sized or larger company.
• A minimum of 5 years managing a payroll team, with a track record of efficacy leading, coaching, and motivating individuals to perform as a high-functioning team.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in payroll functional operations and practices, including employment tax, wage garnishments, labor reporting, and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Thorough working knowledge of payroll-relevant technologies (we use SAP, UKG, ADP, and Workday), as well as proactive habits to keep abreast of best-in-class and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, while staying focused on key priorities, timelines, and managing a team.
• Previous experience with payroll system migrations or implementations.
• A passionate professional who engages in the payroll practitioner community and participates in continual education.
• Superior collaboration, communication, and change management skills.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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