Payroll Manager

As the SGS Payroll Manager, your overall responsibility is to oversee the organization's payroll for North and Latin America employees (7 countries with 2000+ employee population).

This role reports to the Director of Global Payroll

Manage a team of 2-4 payroll coordinators.

Working knowledge of USA and Canadian payrolls. Knowledge of Argentina/Brazil/Colombia/Mexico/Peru payrolls. Working with ADP in a managed payroll model to execute full payroll cycle.

In this role you will act as the lead and the key point of contact for all stakeholders including, but not limited to employees, managers, team leaders, HR team members, finance, and external vendors regarding payroll inquiries for your region.

Lead on handling all payroll work accurately, reliably and in accordance with all legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll function of SGS Co in North and Latin America
• Oversee the full cycle bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly payrolls for 3500+ employees in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru utilizing ADP Celero and Global View systems within managed payroll model.
• Own relationship with the 3rd party payroll providers in the region, ensuring high level of service
• Ensure prompt and accurate tax filing and payments as well as pension and other contributions to various agencies
• Responsible for tax and reporting compliance of the Americas' payroll function
• Continuously develop, implement and maintain robust payroll balancing and validation process as well as comprehensive audit control to ensure on-going compliance with both internal policies and external audit requirements.
• Liaise with Finance department on timely payment of all payrolls, government and other remittances.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders on benefit & reward changes
• As integral part of the Global Payroll Team, work collaboratively with EMEA and APAC payroll managers to initiate global payroll process improvements.
• Lead team of 2-4 payroll coordinators, providing coaching, training, and conducting performance reviews.
• Support the ongoing global expansion and process improvement efforts of the organization by playing an integral role in global payroll projects in multiple countries.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and administrative skills and ability to manage a team
• Previous working experience (5-7 years) as an NA or Global Payroll Manager or Payroll Lead is essential

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $86,852 - $104,222 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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