Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Fords industry leadership. When you join us youll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company including planning manufacturing marketing and global distribution.
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Ford U.S. Employee Payments Team is seeking a new Payroll specialist wo will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation by managing payroll functions including calculating paychecks withholding taxes and maintaining payroll records while also addressing employee inquiries and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. This role is one of the key positions on the Employee Payments (Payroll) Team. It involves understanding end-to-end payroll processes for U.S. employees ensuring compliance with local regulations accurate data management and timely payments while also addressing employee queries and collaborating with HR external service providers and finance teams. There are several opportunities to learn about Ford payroll taxes other deductions and the year-end process of issuance and correction of W-2s for all U.S. employees. This position is also heavily involved in many key initiatives and projects that relate to tax compliance and launch of the new payroll system (Oracle Cloud). The position does require the candidate to work on site (at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn MI) at a minimum of three days a week.
Responsibilities
What youll do
- Manage Core Payroll Operations: Accurately process and audit payroll using Oracle Cloud ensuring timely payment and compliance with all federal state and regional regulations.
- Perform Analysis & Reporting: Conduct post-payroll variance analysis for taxes (like FICA Federal State Hypo) and prepare key payroll metrics and data for quarterly reviews including W-2/W-2C statistics.
- Handle Adjustments & Corrections: Process payroll balance adjustments and W-2/W-2C corrections for current and prior years often involving complex scenarios (e.g. unearned wages tax status changes) and requiring collaboration with various internal teams (HR Finance other Payroll teams).
- Lead Year-End Processes: Own the annual year-end W-2 process coordinating data managing timelines and conducting audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure Compliance & Resolve Issues: Assist with implementing payroll compliance updates (FLSA FMLA etc.) research and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to internal/external audit requests.
- Drive Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.
- Work Environment: Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment maintaining strict attention to detail and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Youll have
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field is required
- 2 years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment
- Familiar with payroll software and systems is a must including Oracle Cloud or a similar payroll system
- Payroll tax experience is a must (international tax experience is desirable)
- Must be proficient in Excel Word PowerPoint
- Must keep abreast of legislative / regulatory updates and best practices for payroll including but limited to FLSA FMLA and other common payroll compliance related topics
- Understanding accounting principles (debits credits general ledger month-end and quarter-end close etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Quick learner self-motivated can multi-task and change priorities quickly
- Proactive excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
- Good communication and presentation skills
Even better you may have
- Masters Degree
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits click here:
This position is a banded position salary grade 6-8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
