U.S. Payroll Manager

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Financestrategically 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.

In this position...

The U.S. Payroll Manager role oversees the end-to-end payroll operations including assurance of accurate and timely processing of employee payments and compliance with labor legislation and tax requirements.

Key duties include managing payroll transactions in Oracle-cloud system and various payroll integrations (including benefits timekeeping vehicles program banking/ACH file transmissions tax filing printing others). It also includes the management of cost accounting reconciliation and leading a payroll group performing these activities.

What youll do...

• Payroll Processing: Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll for all U.S. employees including salary hourly bonus and other special payments.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to tax laws complying with all federal state and local regulations regarding payroll taxes (W-2s) and employee deductions.
• Data Accuracy: Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues related to pay slips direct deposits leaves timekeeping overtime/shift premiums benefit/contribution deductions and/or tax withholdings.
• Systems Management: Design and maintain payroll systems including timekeeping data entry processes and payroll inbound and outbound integrations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead train and mentor a team of payroll specialists.
• Reporting: Generate reports for management regarding payroll expenses tax liabilities deductions and other key metrics.
• Collaboration: work with other internal skill teams (HR Finance/Accounting Manufacturing Legal Tax etc.) and external partners in the resolution of payroll matters.

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.
• 4 years of experience in payroll management with a strong understanding of U.S. payroll laws including FLSA.
• Proficiency in payroll software(s) and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Even better you may have...

• One of the following designations: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) CPA Enrolled Agent etc.
• Experience with multi-state/jurisdictions payroll.
• Familiar with some international payroll requirements specifically to assist with matters regarding Canadian Commuter Employees and/or International Service Employees.
• 4 years of payroll experience with at least 23 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Tools)and basic level of knowledge of SharePoint. .
• Good interpersonal skills mature in handling complex interactions & ability to develop a strong connect with work partners on/off location
• Payroll team members work with sensitive employee information such as salaries bank account details and tax information. Confidentiality involves protecting personal data implementing secure data management practices and adhering to privacy regulations. Payroll team members are discreet and professional when communicating and handling such data to protect employee privacy and maintain trust within the organization.
• Basic accounting principles and ability to understand impact to financials. Accounting principles are concepts such as debits credits general ledger entries and reconciliation. Payroll team members manage the financial aspects of employee compensation. Knowledge of accounting principles enables payroll specialists to maintain accurate financial records ensure compliance with accounting standards and provide valuable insights for decision-making.

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 vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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