Supervisor, Payroll

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

75d • $78,200 - $130,400

About The Position

The payroll supervisor will support in a positive employee experience to approximately 20,000 employees by ensuring a timely and accurate US and Canadian payroll process. The payroll supervisor provides support for the payroll team located in the US and the outsourced payroll partner who is responsible to ensure that the North American payroll process meets defined service level agreements and quality targets, and that continuous improvement opportunities are identified and executed as necessary to ensure those targets are achieved and sustained. This position focuses on supporting leadership with compliance to internal policies, key controls and government regulations, and creates an environment in which our employees’ expectations are anticipated and consistently met. This person will also act as support to both employees and managers ensuring we have a seamless and accurate payroll process, including wages, tax tracking, fringe benefits and bonus/commission payments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience with multiple tax jurisdictions.
• Canadian payroll experience Preferred.
• Prefer SAP and ADP work experience.
• Ability to effectively supervise team members and work as a member of that team and organize work activities for other members of that team.
• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring skills and issue management problem solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately communicates with all levels of customers from assistants to Sr. Executives.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and support of multiple clients.
• Ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action.
• Ability & interest in training other team members.
• Knowledge of tax reciprocity rules and regulations.
• Prefer Global Payroll experience.
• HRIS ECP coding is a plus.
• Working knowledge of email, Internet Explorer, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Support in the accuracy of payroll preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filing and remittance, benefits maintenance, and various special payments.
• Support in Developing payroll procedures; controls and supervises the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll-related payments.
• Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Supervises the payroll team in responding to inquiries related to payroll and provides guidance on the prevailing laws governing payroll and income taxes, employee benefits, garnishments, reimbursement policies and other statutory pay and related entitlements.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of system flows to analyze the impact of data integrity issues on company and individual payroll earnings and taxes.
• Ensures the smooth integration of payroll processes with other service area processes.
• Maintain an awareness of marketplace trends and best practices. Provide feedback on revisions or new policies that would better support client business needs.
• Lead or support additional projects and assignments across the global HR Services team including global Payroll and global HR Service Center.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees