Payroll Compliance & Controls Manager - Payroll Data Governance

Job Description
Looking for a leader in the Payroll Space that has a strong background in Payroll Operations and Compliance. This leader will be a critical resource in helping to ensure payroll and regulatory compliance.
As the Compliance & Controls Manager for US Payroll, you will be responsible for managing a team and executing on key compliance processes and initiatives. We are looking for leader with a solid background in Payroll and Compliance, a strong process and controls-focus, and who understands the importance of delivering for our customers.
Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team including, individual & team goal setting, performance evaluation and coaching for professional and personal development
• In partnership with stakeholders, continuously monitor and assess operational activities to identify and address gaps in procedural requirements while also making risk informed recommendations
• Ensure issues are properly reported with appropriate root cause analysis and action plans, and ultimately validate those issues have been appropriately addressed and/or remediated
• Perform validation of identified controls to ensure adequate governance, evidence of execution, and appropriate monitoring and escalation across various business functions
• Leverage historical audit performance data to understand risk and compliance performance, determine root cause for gaps in compliance, and to create action plans to address gaps
• Evaluate and create operating processes and procedures within the area to improve efficiency, provide excellent service, and support the department's risk and control model
• Review and analyze KPI/KRI's and related data to support business-related strategies
• Identify opportunities to leverage information technology systems and automation in a practical and value-add way
• Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business
• Assist and perform day-to-day project management and administration tasks in support of department-led projects and initiatives in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, risk mitigation and quality controls

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 7+ years related Payroll experience
• Strong leadership skills, ability to inspire and motivate a team and lead with an agile mindset
• Solid understanding of control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner
• Excellent problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify problems and systematically gather data, identify root cause and address data integrity issues as needed
• Experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting data to drive business decisions
• Passionate for innovation and process improvement, seeks to improve and document processes, prevent issues and effectively communicate across teams for awareness and understanding
• Strong ability to analyze opportunities & problems, recommend solutions, and communicate effectively & confidently (both verbal and written)
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle complex issues accurately and timely
• SOX Controls, Internal and External Audit experience
• Prior Oracle HCM Payroll experience desirable
• Proficiency with Alteryx, Tableau a plus

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm's culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business - working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong and are able to make an impact through their work. We develop and deliver a suite of products and services that help make JPMorgan Chase an employer of choice and drive our business forward.