Manager, Payroll

Corbion•Lenexa, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Corbion, the Payroll Manager leads payroll operations for the North American organization, ensuring employees across locations and corporate functions are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable regulations. Based at the North America Headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas, this hands-on leadership role combines day-to-day payroll support, strategic oversight, operational excellence, and people development. The manager balances payroll delivery and problem-solving with process improvement, partnering with HR, Benefits, Finance, and business leaders. The role supports hourly manufacturing and salaried employee populations in a multi-state environment, including employees in the United States and Canada. The Payroll Manager manages and runs end-to-end payroll, leads and develops a Senior Payroll Specialist, oversees payroll compliance and controls, and serves as the primary payroll system expert and vendor liaison. The position owns payroll reporting, reconciliations, and analytics, and leads improvements to payroll processes, procedures, and documentation. Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company focused on preserving food and food production, health, and the planet. It specializes in lactic acid, lactic acid derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional blends, and algae ingredients. In 2025, Corbion reported annual sales of €1,267.4 million and a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive payroll experience.
At least 2 years of direct people leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience processing payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employee populations.
Experience with integrated HCM/payroll systems such as UKG, ADP, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Ceridian Dayforce, or similar platforms.
Solid knowledge of payroll administration, payroll taxes, wage-and-hour regulations, and compliance requirements.
Understanding of manufacturing payroll complexities, including overtime, shift differentials, and timekeeping systems.
Exceptional analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting capabilities.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships across organizational levels.
Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant payroll experience may be considered.
Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and process end-to-end payrolls for employees across multiple U.S. states and Canada, including regular earnings, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.
Manage, coach, and develop the Senior Payroll Specialist while remaining hands-on with payroll processing.
Review payroll data, audits, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and wage-and-hour regulations.
Oversee payroll tax reporting, filings, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and implement required updates.
Maintain strong payroll controls and protect the confidentiality of employee information.
Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and business leaders on payroll-related initiatives, benefits, and employee experience.
Support mergers, acquisitions, organizational changes, and workforce growth initiatives that affect payroll operations.
Support internal and external payroll and benefit-related audits, including annual 401(k), benefits, and finance audits, and address compliance inquiries.
Serve as the primary payroll system expert and vendor liaison.
Improve practices and processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and documentation.
Own payroll reporting, reconciliations, and analytical insights for leadership and business partners.
Develop and maintain audit reports, compliance reporting, workforce cost analysis, and payroll metrics.
Identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities using payroll and workforce data.