Manager Payroll 2

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Payroll Manager Level 2 is responsible for managing the payroll process for the organization, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery, compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and providing strategic input for payroll process improvements. This role involves supervising a team of payroll professionals and working closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

• Oversee and manage the preparation and processing of bi-weekly and weekly payrolls for all employees, including but not limited to daily and pay period audit reports
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, leaves and changes to pay rates, i.e. manual, off-cycle payments
• Prepare various payroll reports and summaries for leadership teams
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators to reflect the team's efforts toward NG organizational goals.

System Management:

• Collaborate with internal functional managers to manage payroll systems and ensure they are functioning effectively,
• Coordinate with external function and technical support teams to resolve payroll system issues and implement system upgrades.

Team Management:

• Supervise, train, and evaluate payroll staff; provide leadership and guidance.
• Coordinate and assign work to ensure efficient payroll operations.
• Foster a positive team environment and promote collaboration and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in the development of payroll policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal partners, i.e. HR, benefits, timekeeping to support overall business objectives and strategies.

To succeed in this role, candidates will need:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proficient in payroll software (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Salary Range: $108,900.00 - $163,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.