Payroll Manager (International) - Global Industrial

Motion Industries (MOT); Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks a Payroll Senior Manager to lead a large, multi-state payroll organization within a shared services framework. You will oversee processing, ensure compliance with SOX and regulations, and partner with Finance, HR, and IT to deliver accurate payroll and timely reporting.

The role requires eight+ years in payroll/finance, strong Workday and ADP experience, and proven leadership in optimizing processes within a multi-country environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in accounting, finance or related business preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in payroll for a large multi-state company as a manager or other leadership role.
• Proficient understanding of payroll processes, controls, financial compliance, and regulations.
• Experience managing third party vendors, preferably in a shared services environment.
• Experience with payroll applications and service providers (e.g. ADP) is preferred.
• Proficient in Workday, with a strong understanding of capabilities and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall payroll compliance functions of a large multi-state and multi-country shared services payroll department in carrying out responsibility for payroll preparation/processing for large-scale employee base.
• Ensures adherence to the corporate payroll strategy and objectives.
• Organizes and oversees planning and execution of the payroll compliance function and related services.
• Manages relationship with payroll provider and other outsourcers as applicable.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Finance, Benefits, HR, IT).
• Navigating payroll compliance team through unexpected circumstances and/or instability.
• Implements continuous strategic process improvements to maintain the quality, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the payroll functions and system of internal controls, to increase accuracy and decrease risk of fraud and errors.
• Directs and evaluates activities of assigned payroll team and employees engaged in reconciliation and payment of employer/employee taxes, maintaining payroll control records, and preparing yearend employee statements.
• Oversees and approves the payroll general ledger integration and related activity.
• Reviews system testing and provide final sign-off on all configuration and integration updates that impact payroll compliance
• Maintains payroll standard operating procedures and oversight of the adherence to policy and procedures, as well as internal controls
• Measures both individual and team performance relative to goals and objectives (i.e., operational metrics, adherence to predetermined SLAs, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals)
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and controls, as well as compliance with external laws and regulatory guidance (e.g., SOX)
• Responsible for oversight of payroll related accounting journal entries and reconciliations
• Serve as payroll contact for internal audits, external audits, and government audits, as needed
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in Workday, adhering to privacy and security policies

Skills

Payroll management

Workday

SOX/compliance

ADP

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

ADP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARY:The primary focus of this position is ensuring that the payroll process and related transactions are executed timely and accurately. The Payroll Senior Manager will oversee a team responsible for routine payroll runs as well as off-cycle requests, ensuring compliance with rules/regulations and company policies. The position will constantly seek to optimize payroll processing to improve service levels, minimize errors/exceptions, and deliver a collective team performance inline with predetermined metrics and controls. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for resolving escalations and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure reporting and other operational needs are met.Responsibilities:Manage the overall payroll compliance functions of a large multi-state and multi-country shared services payroll department in carrying out responsibility for payroll preparation/processing for large-scale employee baseEnsures adherence to the corporate payroll strategy and objectivesOrganizes and oversees planning and execution of the payroll compliance function and related servicesManages relationship with payroll provider and other outsourcers as applicableCollaborate cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Finance, Benefits, HR, IT)Navigating payroll compliance team through unexpected circumstances and/or instabilityImplements continuous strategic process improvements to maintain the quality, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the payroll functions and system of internal controls, to increase accuracy and decrease risk of fraud and errorsDirects and evaluates activities of assigned payroll team and employees engaged in reconciliation and payment of employer/employee taxes, maintaining payroll control records, and preparing yearend employee statementsOversees and approves the payroll general ledger integration and related activity.Reviews system testing and provide final sign-off on all configuration and integration updates that impact payroll complianceMaintains payroll standard operating procedures and oversight of the adherence to policy and procedures, as well as internal controlsMeasures both individual and team performance relative to goals and objectives (i.e., operational metrics, adherence to predetermined SLAs, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals)Ensures compliance with internal policies and controls, as well as compliance with external laws and regulatory guidance (e.g., SOX)Responsible for oversight of payroll related accounting journal entries and reconciliationsServe as payroll contact for internal audits, external audits, and government audits, as neededMaintain data integrity and confidentiality in Workday, adhering to privacy and security policiesQualifications/Requirements:Bachelor’s degree required; degree in accounting, finance or related business preferredExperience in payroll for a large multi-state company as a manager or other leadership roleEight or more years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, Business, Finance, Labor Relations, Process Improvement or related fieldProficient understanding of payroll processes, controls, financial compliance, and regulationsExperience managing third party vendors, preferably in a shared services environmentExperience with payroll applications and service providers (e.g. ADP) is preferredProficient in Workday, with a strong understanding of capabilities and functionalityKnowledge of Workday reporting tools to generate payroll reports and analyze data for auditing and/or compliance purposesSkilled in troubleshooting and resolving payroll-related issues in Workday, such as payroll errors, tax discrepancies, and wage garnishmentsStay up-to-date with the latest Workday releases and updates, continuously expanding knowledge and skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with customers, peers, and vendorsA sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlinesAbility to influence others, identify problems, and recommend a course of actionExperience in improving payroll processes to maximize efficiency and deliver quality servicesAbility to process complex information and quickly identify innovative solutions that meet both internal and business partner requirementsComfortable in handling ambiguity and fluid situations, demonstrating a pragmatic approachExperience in providing independent technical guidance and counsel to key stakeholders at various level of experience and hierarchy in the organizationDesired Characteristics:Experience with WorkdayEye for detail, confidence to challenge and ask questionsLogical, structured and process-orientated thinkingAbility to document, plan and execute programsEstablished project management skillsDemonstrated skill in judgement to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problemsAbility to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholdersAbility to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendationsDetail and numerical orientated with good analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of accounting principles (i.e., general ledger) and understanding of finance conceptsStrong oral and written communication skillsArticulate, adaptable, with excellent inter-personal and cross-cultural skillsAbility to influence, advise and guide others through options and points of viewAbility to transfer knowledge and develop others through coaching and mentoringAbility to work independently by leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others and operating within a defined budgetGood with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; quick adaptability to systems, tools, and processesCOMPANY INFORMATION:Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? 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