Manager, Payroll Systems & Process Improvements

Daiichi Sankyo - Basking Ridge, NJ

Full-time - Manager

Basking Ridge, NJ

10,001+ employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Manager, Payroll Systems & Process Improvements at Daiichi Sankyo is responsible for overseeing comprehensive payroll management with a strong emphasis on systems and process enhancements. This role requires a blend of payroll expertise, leadership skills, and innovative thinking to streamline payroll operations and ensure compliance. The position acts as a key point of contact for payroll integration activities and is integral to the efficient functioning of the payroll department.

Responsibilities

• Lead major components of the US Biweekly and Canadian Monthly Payroll, focusing on innovative practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain high standards in payroll record management by introducing advanced systems and practices.
• Assume leadership of the payroll department in the absence of the Payroll Head, managing complete payroll operations.
• Tackle complex payroll issues with an innovative mindset, redesigning processes to prevent future challenges.
• Actively manage and revamp monthly and quarterly payroll responsibilities, implementing new strategies.
• Ensure payroll processing is accurate and timely while seeking technological advancements for efficiency.
• Oversee tax reporting and compliance, introducing new methods to enhance accuracy.
• Coordinate with departments for accurate year-end reporting and W2 preparation, introducing process improvements.
• Manage relationships with HR third-party vendors to leverage technological solutions for payroll management.
• Conduct in-depth audits of payroll data and collaborate with HR and IT for system improvements.
• Manage and audit retirement plan contributions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Create and provide training on advanced payroll systems to teammates and new hires.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required or 10+ years of relevant Payroll experience in lieu of degree required.
• 5+ years of Payroll experience required.
• People leadership skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend and lead process improvement and innovation initiatives preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)-APA preferred.