North America Payroll Manager
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Department OverviewMotorola Solutions Inc., North American Payroll Department
Job Description
The NA Payroll Manager will lead and manage the payroll team supporting payroll operations in the US & Canada. The Manager must possess strong leadership and change management skills as MSI continues to be acquisitive and grow the employee payroll headcount. This highly visible role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders within the organization such as Finance, HR, Tax, Legal & Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the development of NA payroll services including process design, internal team development, vendor management and system enhancements to ensure optimal performance in the delivery of payroll services
Oversee payroll operations, including ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing such as taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, health and welfare contributions, payroll accounting
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and policies regarding payments of wages, tax withholding, garnishments, and employee elected deductions
Stay up-to-date with rules, regulations and any guidelines related to payroll and tax legislation
Accountable for maintaining controls and compliance of the overall team
Develop continuous strategic process improvements to maintain the accuracy, quality, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the payroll process, and decrease risk of errors
Lead deployment of new tools, systems, processes to enhance the quality, efficiency and delivery of payroll processes
Support all timekeeping and ancillary areas
Project manage systems upgrades and enhancements as needed
Coach, mentor and provide leadership development to team members on a regular basis
Maintain an awareness of marketplace trends and best practices
Required Knowledge & Experience:
7+ years of experience working in a progressive payroll position within a corporate, or similar, environment
Solid knowledge of core, end-to-end payroll processes and procedures including controls
Advanced project management skills
Strong leadership skills
Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic and team-oriented environments
Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with individuals at various levels within the organization
Willingness to provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring the team
High degree of initiative, mature judgment and discretion
Knowledge of related tax rules and regulations
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive) a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong sense of urgency, accountability and result oriented
Strong analytical skills: ability to think big, act small and scale fast
Superior detail orientation: values accuracy and has high standards around quality of work
Preferred experience with ADP payroll, Oracle & Workday
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
CEBS, CBP, or CPP accreditation is a plus
Basic Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience
Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
- 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.