Manager -Payroll and Compliance Team

Costco • Issaquah, WA

242d • $137,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the third largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in fourteen countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco's success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others. Come join the Costco Wholesale IT family. Costco IT is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, working through exciting transformation efforts. We are building the next generation retail environment where you will be surrounded by dedicated and highly professional employees.

Requirements

• 2+ years proven leadership skills and experience managing and developing a diverse team in IT or Benefits/HR/Payroll.
• Demonstrated team-building skills with ability to influence and motivate team members.
• Adept at assessing issues with ability to devise workable solutions quickly.
• Must be responsive and able to work under pressure in crisis with a strong sense of urgency.
• Must be flexible and able to provide effective management in a transitional ever-changing environment.
• Detail oriented and thorough, with the ability to think 'big picture'.
• HIPAA Training and Supervisors Orientation (within 30 days of hire); Leadership Development 101 (within one year); Costco Pay Policies (within 90 days of promotion).

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of Core HR and Payroll systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and lead a team of employees.
• Oversee team performance and deliverables.
• Develop and execute the team's strategic vision and plan.
• Ensure alignment of the team's actions with the larger goals of the company and the IT Division.
• Support Human Resources (HR) and Payroll Applications for US and Canada.
• Collaborate and communicate with Global People Systems teams, HR and Payroll Business teams, and SAP Platform teams.
• Manage multiple priorities and support the team.
• Foster a culture of engagement, trust, and open communication.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree