Manager - Payroll

WESCO

Glenview, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Distribution Services, Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Fortune 500 Customers, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Kronos Products, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, People Management, Performance Management, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Service Delivery, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Time Management Software, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Glenview, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
As the Manager - Payroll, you will lead the payroll team and manage the team’s execution of the payroll processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely processing of payrolls. You will ensure effective process controls and compliance with company policies and regulations. You will lead the payroll team in providing high-quality service to the organization and exceptional experience for employees.


Responsibilities:


+ Lead the payroll team in effective and efficient processing of payroll. Identify opportunities for process improvements, and lead projects to address.

+ Develop a high-performing payroll team through effective efforts to recruit, hire, engage the payroll team members, and manage employee performance.

+ Manage team’s effort to deliver on the department’s plans including delivering on team goals and budget. Identify opportunities for improvements and propose improvement projects.

+ Ensure team’s execution on policies and procedures payroll function to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Requires expertise and continuous research on regulatory changes and leading practices.

+ Ensure the team’s adherence to defined payroll process and systems controls. Gather required audit reporting and documentation. Provide effective and timely response to audit requests.

+ Lead the team to deliver outstanding payroll-related service to employees. Develop strong customer service skillset among the team. Ensure clear communication to employees on payroll-related issues. Use data to track issues, trends, and the team’s service delivery performance.

+ Manage day-to-day relationships with payroll vendors to effectively support payroll processing. Raise issues with vendors to gain support on initiatives and day-to-day issues.

+ Collaborate with HR Systems team to support regular payroll processing, address issues, and maintain data quality, etc.

+ Collaborate with various functions - Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Tax, etc. - to ensure execution on efficient & effective payroll processes.

+ Manage projects to support enterprise initiatives.

+ Maintain robust procedures to ensure data privacy and security within the payroll department. Includes management of compliance with relevant regulations.


Qualifications:


+ Bachelor's Degree required

+ 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role

+ Experience in processing payroll for a large and complex organization

+ Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations

+ Proficient in administration of payroll systems, such as UKG, ADP, Workday, SAP

+ Proficient in administration of timekeeping systems, such as Kronos

+ Experience managing process and systems controls. Experience supporting requests from internal and external audit teams

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines

+ Ability to travel up to 25%


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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​


Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​


Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!​


Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​


_Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​_


_Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._


_This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire._

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