Manages payroll operations responsible for the processing and auditing of multiple payroll cycles for a specific region. Develops processes to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll payments and reporting in alignment with applicable policies, legislation, and internal controls procedures and monitors compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages procedures for the preparation, documentation and disbursement of payroll checks, accounting transactions and employee benefit payments; generates information for general ledger postings.


• Manages the operational relationship with outside payroll service providers; approve system changes, and verify upgrades, or government-mandated changes to the payroll system.


• Manages accurate and timely processing of year-end activities, including coordination with services providers.


• Ensures accuracy and completeness of payroll process documentation.


• Ensures payroll operations comply with internal and external audit requirements, and coordinates responses to auditor inquiries.


• Ensures adequate internal controls on payroll systems and processes and keeps current with compliance on new and existing payroll-related legislation.


• Leads the development of regional financial and operational plans and monitors performance.


• Coach and mentor payroll team members; manages staff by assigning work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.