US Payroll Manager

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The US Payroll Manager role oversees the end-to-end payroll operations, including assurance of accurate and timely processing of employee payments, and compliance with labor legislation and tax requirements. Key duties include managing payroll transactions in Oracle-cloud system and various payroll integrations (including benefits, timekeeping, vehicles program, banking/ACH file transmissions, tax filing, printing, others). It also includes the management of cost accounting reconciliation and leading a payroll group performing these activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (12+ years of payroll experience)
• Proficiency in payroll software(s) and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll for all U.S. employees, including salary, hourly, bonus, and other special payments.
• Ensure adherence to tax laws, complying with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, taxes (W-2s), and employee deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues related to pay slips, direct deposits, leaves, timekeeping, overtime/shift premiums, benefit/contribution deductions, and/or tax withholdings.
• Design and maintain payroll systems, including timekeeping, data entry processes, and payroll inbound and outbound integrations.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of payroll specialists.
• Generate reports for management regarding payroll expenses, tax liabilities, deductions, and other key metrics.
• Work with other internal skill teams (HR, Finance/Accounting, Manufacturing, Legal, Tax, etc.) and external partners in the resolution of payroll matters.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager