Payroll Supervisor

CF Industries • Northbrook, IL

10h

About The Position

The Payroll Supervisor provides operational leadership for assigned U.S. or Canada payroll operations, delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services. The role strengthens internal controls, improves processes, supports business objectives, and leads operational excellence, risk mitigation, vendor oversight, and the growth and development of payroll team members to support scalable and reliable payroll operations.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. or Canadian laws and regulations affecting payroll, including payroll practices and principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office, including Outlook and Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting short or unexpected deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with high-volume payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including 1,500 or more active employee records.

Nice To Haves

• Canadian payroll processing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• In-depth knowledge of tax and governmental compliance in Canada.
• Proficiency with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution, review, audit, and finalization of assigned bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability throughout the payroll cycle.
• Establish payroll priorities and monitor processing activities to ensure payrolls are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business and compliance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve federal, state/provincial, and local tax issues.
• Assist the manager with quarter-end and year-end processes, including tax balancing, W-2/T4 balancing, and reconciliation of year-end reports to quarterly reports in preparation for issuing W-2 forms.
• Lead implementation and monitoring of new and revised procedures, internal controls, and process improvements for the corporate payroll function.
• Manage payroll service vendor relationships by monitoring performance, auditing vendor activity, and confirming payroll taxes are paid timely, accurately, and compliantly.
• Support payroll system upgrades, patches, maintenance, and other technical projects for Workday and related systems supported by the payroll team.
• Provide reports for special requests, recurring items, and audit requests.
• Review bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processes and procedures to confirm internal controls are met and established processes are followed; develop corrective actions with the Payroll Manager when deficiencies are identified.
• Coach, mentor, and develop payroll team members through guidance, performance feedback, cross-training, and support for continued professional growth.

Benefits

• Incentive program available to all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options.
• Health savings plan with a company contribution and a match.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Well-being incentive program.
• 401(k) Plan with the potential to receive between 10% and 13% of employer contribution.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed