- Lead the day-to-day operations of the US multi-state payroll department, responsible for over 20,000 employees and 50 legal entities. Oversight includes various aspects such as hours to gross calculations, taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, union pension health and welfare contributions, payroll accounting, paycheck printing, and disbursement.
- Establish, implement, and uphold policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in alignment with company policies, legislative requirements, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Drive efforts towards process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentor and guide staff to foster individual growth and team success, emphasizing customer service and operational excellence.
- Serve as the escalation point and proactively identify, track, document, and resolve issues and risks, escalating unresolved matters to senior management as necessary.
- Assist key stakeholders by furnishing necessary information for timely processing of general ledger activities, account reconciliation, treasury, tax, and other financial processes.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and support internal and external audits, including those conducted by federal and state tax authorities.
- Collaborate with HR, Legal, Benefits, and Technology teams to implement and manage special initiatives and programs such as bonus processing, acquisitions, and vendor changes.
- Safeguard the confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
- +8 years in Payroll Operations leading a team in the United States.
- Bilingual profile. Fluent in English/Spanish (all interviews are conducted in English).
- Experience with Workday HR/Payroll.
- Advanced understanding of Federal and State regulations in the U.S. related to wages, taxes, benefits, and other Payroll-related matters.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership in multinational operations.
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