Head of Payroll, HR North America

Hydro - Moon, PA

Full-time - Senior

Moon, PA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Head of Payroll will lead the payroll department at Hydro Extrusions, overseeing payroll administration for over 6,000 employees across Canada and the USA. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll processes, while providing strategic guidance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position reports directly to the Head of HR Shared Services for North America and involves managing payroll systems and a team to deliver timely payroll services across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, including regular, overtime, and prevailing wage calculations.
• Manage payroll systems, including system configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, including withholding, reporting, and remitting taxes accurately and on-time.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address any payroll-related issues or inquiries.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, such as tax advisors or payroll service providers.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the payroll team, including training, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Stay current on changes in payroll laws and regulations that impact the organization and cascade these changes down to key stakeholders and employees as necessary.
• Coordinate internal and external audits related to payroll processes and payroll tax compliance.
• Participate in strategic planning activities related to compensation, benefits, financial forecasting, and budgeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience overseeing the processing of high-volume multi-state and multi-unit payrolls for large exempt, non-exempt, union and non-union workforce.
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing teams.
• Experience transforming a payroll function to maximize automation, scalability, and cost effectiveness, building new capabilities and process optimization.
• Extensive experience in US and Canadian payroll management required.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
• Experience with handling the Expatriate payroll is a plus.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team of payroll professionals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, software, and technology platforms, with experience implementing and optimizing payroll systems and processes.
• Experience in UKG and SAP SuccessFactors a plus.
• Prior experience in project management and/or system implementation preferred.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP's/pivots), Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan