Senior Manager-Payroll

SC Electric • Chicago, IL

80d • $137,500 - $182,129 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager - Payroll at S&C Electric Company, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth payroll operations and supporting our diverse team. The Senior Manager - Payroll is responsible for overseeing the payroll process and the associated functions, as well as providing corporate guidance on payroll activities to the global S&C locations. This role ensures that all payroll obligations are met accurately and timely, monitoring ADP performance, managing the associated payroll policies, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience of multi-country payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Ceridian).
• 10+ years of payroll experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies for process improvement.
• Experience with ERP and T&E management software (Oracle, Concur).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and audits.
• Review and approve payroll transmissions and ensure payroll tax accounts are reconciled.
• Provide corporate support to payroll related decision making at other S&C legal entities.
• Manage the ADP relationship and performance of key KPI's.
• Lead payroll system optimizations and standardization.
• Automate payroll processes including but not limited to timesheets, reporting, and general ledger integration.
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams to optimize payroll workflows and data accuracy.
• Manage and mentor payroll team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities for payroll team members.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and Legal on cross-functional projects.
• Drive process improvements and best practices in payroll operations.
• Support system integration efforts and global payroll harmonization.
• Prepare and review payroll reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Ensure controls compliance and internal control effectiveness.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll-related audits and inquiries.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of payroll professionals.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities.
• Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture.
• Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members and outside resources accountable to clear responsibilities and expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation.
• Annual incentive plan (AIP) eligibility.
• Employee ownership since 2012.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees