Manager, Payroll

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Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000.00 to $154,900.00. Anticipated base pay compensation range for remote based out of state candidates is $86,100-$143,500.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.

• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.

• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.

• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.

• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below:

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

The payroll manager is responsible to deliver a positive employee experience to approximately 20,000 employees by ensuring a timely and accurate US and Canadian payroll process. The payroll manager is responsible for the payroll team located in the US and the outsourced payroll partner who is responsible to ensure that the North American payroll process meets defined service level agreements and quality targets, and that continuous improvement opportunities are identified and executed as necessary to ensure those targets are achieved and sustained. This position focuses on compliance to internal policies, key controls and government regulations, and creates an environment in which our employees' expectations are anticipated and consistently met. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge and experience in the area of payroll operations and systems including SAP and ADP Payroll, expatriate payroll, payroll controls, vendor management, SOX requirements, SOC1 controls, labor law and tax compliance.

This person will also act as an advisor and partner to both employees and managers ensuring we have a seamless and accurate payroll process, including wages, tax tracking, fringe benefits and bonus/commission payments.

This is a hybrid position and is onsite 2 days a week in Lake Forest. This role can also be remote based for out of state candidates.

This role is available for relocation assistance.

This role is eligible for an incentive plan.

You Will:

• Ensures the accuracy of payroll preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filing and remittance, benefits maintenance, and various special payments

• Develops payroll procedures; controls and supervises the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll-related payments

• Identifies and implements process improvements

• Leads the payroll team in responding to inquiries related to payroll and provides guidance on the prevailing laws governing payroll and income taxes, employee benefits, garnishments, reimbursement policies and other statutory pay and related entitlements

• Develops policies and procedures for payroll processes. Works with team and cross-functional partners to improve processes and mitigate risks

• Serves as subject matter expert on projects and initiatives including M&A activity

• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of system flows to analyze the impact of data integrity issues on company and individual payroll earnings and taxes

• Develops key performance indicators to monitor and evaluate effectiveness of payroll delivery processes, and tools

• Ensures the smooth integration of payroll processes with other service area processes

• Maintain an awareness of marketplace trends and best practices. Provide feedback on revisions or new policies that would better support client business needs.

• Lead or support additional projects and assignments across the global HR Services team including global Payroll and global HR Service Center.

You Have:

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience with multiple tax jurisdictions

• Canadian payroll experience preferred

• SAP and ADP work experience preferred

• Ability to effectively supervise team members and work as a member of that team and organize work activities for other members of that team

• Demonstrated coaching/mentoring skills and issue management problem solving skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues

• Strong time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately communicates with all levels of customers from assistants to Sr. Executives

• Ability to adapt to changing environment and support of multiple clients

• Ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action

• Ability & interest in training other team members

• Knowledge of tax reciprocity rules and regulations

• Prefer Global Payroll experience

• HRIS ECP coding is a plus

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.