Senior Payroll Lead, Workday & Compliance

CF Industries Inc; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries Inc in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced payroll professional to lead multiple bi-weekly payrolls, ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across the payroll cycle.

The role supports year-end activities, builds internal controls, and collaborates with the payroll team and vendors. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and 7+ years of payroll experience are required, including high-volume payroll for 1,500+ employees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience; Canadian payroll processing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of U.S. or Canadian laws and regulations affecting payroll.
• Proficiency with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the execution, review, audit, and finalization of assigned bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and accountability across the payroll cycle.
• Establishes payroll priorities and monitors processing activities to ensure payrolls are completed accurately, timely, and in alignment with business and compliance requirements.
• Investigates and resolves federal, state/provincial, and local tax issues.
• Assists the manager with year-end processes, including quarter-end and year-end tax balancing, W-2/T4 balancing, and reconciliation of year-end reports to quarterly reports in preparation for issuing W-2 forms.

Skills

Payroll experience

High-volume payroll

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Workday Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

CF Industries Inc in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced payroll professional to lead multiple bi-weekly payrolls, ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across the payroll cycle.

The role supports year-end activities, builds internal controls, and collaborates with the payroll team and vendors. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and 7+ years of payroll experience are required, including high-volume payroll for 1,500+ employees.