Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and continuously improve our corporate payroll function across multiple entities. This is a high-visibility role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering closely with HR, Accounting, and IT to enhance systems and processes.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-state environment and enjoy leading teams, strengthening controls, and improving payroll operations through technology, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Develop the Payroll Team
Supervise daily payroll operations, assign and review work, coach team members, and address personnel matters.
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Ensure company payroll policies are applied consistently across all entities.
Own Payroll Systems & Controls
Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes and internal controls.
Validate payroll accuracy and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
Maintain payroll schedules, bi-weekly processing, management reporting, and system updates.
Drive Process Improvement
Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes.
Test and implement system upgrades and enhancements within Workday.
Manage Critical Deliverables
Lead year-end payroll activities, including accurate and timely W-2 issuance.
Review payroll-related invoices and confirm billing accuracy.
Successfully manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Support the Business
Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.
What You Bring
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and accounting principles.
Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday HCM.
Experience processing payroll for a large, multi-state employer.
Oracle General Ledger experience preferred.
Leadership & Professional Skills
Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate payroll professionals.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (Accounting strongly preferred).
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll experience with Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Payroll, required, including leadership responsibilities.
Experience in agriculture or manufacturing environments is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization.
Work with modern payroll technology and systems.
Partner cross-functionally and influence process improvement.
Join a stable organization with deep Midwest roots and long-term growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Who We Are
AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
100% employer funded pension plan
401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
Health, dental and vision insurance
Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
Paid time off
Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify
Top Skills
What We Do
Ag Processing Inc a cooperative (AGP®) is a farmer-owned cooperative engaged in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of grains and grain products.
Since its formation in 1983, AGP has been committed to the success of its owners. Today, that is over 150 member cooperatives representing over 200,000 farmers throughout the United States.
AGP operates ten soybean processing plants including six plants in Iowa, located at Eagle Grove, Emmetsburg, Manning, Mason City, Sergeant Bluff, and Sheldon. Other AGP processing plants are located at Dawson, Minnesota, St. Joseph, Missouri, Hastings, Nebraska, and Aberdeen, South Dakota. AGP also operates four soybean oil refineries, three biodiesel production facilities, and one deep water export facility in Washington state.
AGP’s Mission is to serve local cooperatives and agricultural producer-owners by performing the primary business functions of acquisition, processing, and marketing of agricultural products.
