Payroll Leader (New Joint Venture)

3M•Monroe, NC

21h•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Payroll Leader, you will play a critical, hands-on role in executing and supporting payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. This is a “working leader” position where you will ensure completion of payroll processing while also serving as a key point of coordination for payroll activities, vendor interactions, and process improvements. You will help ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, while supporting global alignment and driving continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning work end-to-end, solving complex payroll challenges, and contributing beyond day-to-day processing.

Requirements

High School degree/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment OR Bachelor's degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

ADP experience
Microsoft Excel experience including ability to write macros
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated project management experience
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
Experience with customer collections and dispute resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working directly with customers on payment-related issues

Responsibilities

Execute and support end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain overall responsibility and coordination for UK payroll operations, partnering with in-region resources and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing.
Serve as a key point of contact for payroll vendors (e.g., ADP), supporting issue resolution, data validation, and ongoing service delivery.
Process and review complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, off-cycle payments, deferred compensation, and other special payments.
Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support compliance requirements (including SOX controls).
Support payroll-related projects and system enhancements, including testing, implementation, and production support for Workday and payroll integrations.
Assist in maintaining compliance with evolving payroll regulations; proactively flag risks and support updates to processes and controls.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation to improve consistency, scalability, and team effectiveness.
Support issue resolution and escalations by researching payroll discrepancies and partnering with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance) and external vendors.
Identify and contribute to process improvement opportunities, including automation, efficiency gains, and enhanced employee experience.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.