Regional Payroll Manager HQ GS

J.R. Simplot Company - Boise, ID

Full-time - Mid Level

Boise, ID

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Regional Payroll Manager at J.R. Simplot Company is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing North American Payroll Operations within a co-sourced payroll model. This position requires a close partnership with employees and internal stakeholders to manage the service delivery model effectively. The Regional Payroll Manager will handle issue resolution, develop new processes, and collaborate with various internal teams to ensure accurate reporting of compensation expenses. This role also involves assisting with regional and global payroll projects, managing payroll operations in accordance with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), labor laws, and tax regulations, while continuously seeking process improvements across all regions. In this role, the Regional Payroll Manager will manage payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate payroll payments and compliance for North America. This includes supporting regional and global payroll projects aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving the employee experience, particularly during the integration of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. The manager will effectively oversee payroll vendors, ensuring strict adherence to contracts and SLAs, while working to improve payroll process efficiency and controls through collaboration with both internal and external partners. The position requires maintaining productive partnerships with members of the Global Payroll team, HR, HR Solutions, Tax, Total Rewards, Legal, and Finance. Effective communication, prioritization, execution, and adherence to established company policies and procedures related to payroll are essential. The Regional Payroll Manager will implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems with a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Additionally, this role is responsible for hiring, mentoring, and training staff, conducting ongoing one-on-one meetings, and reviewing performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Payroll Operations for North America, ensuring timely and accurate payroll payment and compliance.
• Support regional and global payroll projects to enhance payroll service delivery and improve employee experience.
• Effectively manage payroll vendors by adhering to contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Improve payroll process efficiency and controls by collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Maintain productive partnerships with the Global Payroll team, HR, Tax, Total Rewards, Legal, and Finance.
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.
• Hire, mentor, and train staff, conducting ongoing performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or HR related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience and/or training in payroll operations.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Proficient with payroll and timekeeping software.
• CPP Certification required.