The Payroll Manager at Valvoline Global Operations plays a crucial role in overseeing the Payroll Department, ensuring that payroll processes are accurate, timely, and efficient for employees across multiple states in the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to the Director of HRIS & HR Operations, the Payroll Manager is responsible for building and developing a strong team that leverages technology and processes to enhance payroll operations. This position requires a continuous improvement mindset, focusing on identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness in payroll processing. In this role, the Payroll Manager will ensure the accurate preparation and balancing of multiple payrolls, including weekly, bi-weekly, and special off-cycle payrolls for both salaried and hourly employees. The manager will draft payroll policies, recommend procedural changes, and manage relationships with outside payroll vendors such as ADP. Additionally, the Payroll Manager will develop and maintain disaster recovery and pandemic processing plans, handle payroll adjustments, and prepare periodic payroll-related analyses and projections. The position also involves assisting managers with monitoring employee hours worked and overtime pay, leading the payroll team in standardizing global payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with IRS and state/local regulations. The Payroll Manager will be proactive in addressing employee and manager inquiries and will lead payroll project management initiatives related to HRIS programs, integrations, and changes in tax laws or benefits. This role is essential for maintaining accurate payroll data and ensuring adherence to federal and state wage and hour regulations, making it a key position within the HR operations team.