Manager, Payroll

Corbion•Lenexa, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Corbion is hiring a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for its North American organization. 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 partners with HR, Benefits, Finance, and business leaders, supporting hourly manufacturing and salaried employee populations in a multi-state environment. The role manages end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple U.S. states and Canada, ensures accurate and timely pay and regulatory compliance, and develops the Senior Payroll Specialist. It also oversees payroll tax activities, audits, controls, systems, reporting, and process improvements. Corbion is a sustainable ingredients company focused on preserving food and food production, health, and the planet. It reported 2,408 FTEs in 2025 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

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.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships across all 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 run 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 in 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 regulatory changes and implement required updates.
Maintain strong payroll controls and confidentiality of employee information.
Collaborate with HR, 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-related inquiries.
Serve as the primary payroll system expert and vendor liaison.
Question existing practices and improve 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.