Payroll Operations Lead - Workday Expert (Multi-Entity)

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

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.