Payroll Manager, US

Position Title: Payroll Manager US

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:43211

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About The Role

Responsible for the preparation and disbursement of payroll for approximately 4500 employees at McCain Foods USA Inc. As part of our Finance accounting organization this role is responsible for end to end payroll processing for all US employees. This role manages a diverse team comprised of payroll specialists and payroll analysts and is also responsible for continued improvement of processes and effective integration of activities with HR Finance and other stakeholders.

Ensures compliance of established payroll policies and procedures and incorporate procedural changes when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the integrity and processing of weekly/bi-weekly payroll cycles for the hourly and salaried employees.
• Oversee salary bi-weekly payroll cycle and verify all updates including salary changes retro pay calculations etc. are accurate and reflected in the internal human resource/payroll system.
  • Monitor and track employees that are enrolled in special pension plans including International Retirement Plan non-qualified excess contributions etc.
  • Balance the salaried employee payroll registers to ensure taxable wages calculate properly and are accurately reflected on payroll checks.
  • Coordinate month-end accrual process and year-end W-2 distribution to ensure all U.S. locations are functioning in a consistent manner.
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Audit and Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Understand proper tax treatment and processing requirements for wages and employer paid benefits
• Ensure the proper garnishment calculations and compliance
• Provide and document any necessary approvals prior to processing any off-cycle payments
• Ensures the processing of accurate and timely year-end reporting
• Work with accounting team to calculate and update any accruals for non-standard payments
• Update and reconcile statements from UKG PRO
• Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Monitors changes and remains current on legal regulatory or governmental requirements (e.g. wage and hour garnishments tax matters Pension and other benefit deductions)
• Oversees the preparation of required reports or payments to government agencies pension provider or other organizations.
• Oversees the payroll processing activities for the US payroll department which includes work allocation problem resolution and training
• Manage train complete employee performance appraisals and handle all personnel issues for payroll staff. Control workflow to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Responsible for proper filing of federal state and local payroll and company reports. Investigate inquiries from outside agencies as needed.
• Key contact relating to policies procedures and troubleshooting for Benefits & Payroll personnel from all locations (hourly & salary).
• Establish update and ensure compliance with federally mandated standards relating to benefit plans and deductions benefit rates and tax tables and limits on the human resource/payroll system.
• Other projects/duties as assigned or needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Payroll staff including exempt and non-exempt employees (3 direct reports).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in finance/accounting or business or equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of benefit policies practices and applicable laws required.
• Knowledge of labor laws pertaining to payroll is required.
• UKG Pro Payroll and UKG Workforce Management Timekeeping.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects/work initiatives at one time adapt to changes and consistently meet deadlines.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years experience calculating and processing in-house payroll
• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with federal state and city payroll taxes required.
• Prior experience with HR/Payroll ERP time and general ledger systems required
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation Package:$97500.00 - $130000.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Finance
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.