HUMAN RESOURCES - Payroll Manager

Position Purpose:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing all payroll process operations, as well as payroll account reconciliations, and Travel and Expenses for all US-based employees. This position interfaces between finance and HR to provide accurate and useful information, develops and produces payroll-related statistical reports, and ensures accurate and on-time governmental reporting and compliance.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including bonus and incentive payroll. Perform payroll system maintenance and updates.
• Manage the relationship between the company and the payroll provider in terms of any payroll questions, projects, inquiries, etc.
• Perform adjustments to payroll, such as garnishments, deductions, wage assignments, vacation, etc.
• Review Time and Attendance information for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer tax liabilities and requirements in compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of required records, filings and reports related to payroll. Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings.
• Manager payroll and cash reconciliations.
• Lead person for internal or external audits of payroll records and systems.
• Serve as a technical resource to HR and other departments to address and resolve employee payroll related inquiries and problems. Provide accurate, meaningful, and timely analysis of payroll information.
• Establish and maintain payroll policies and processes. Make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Provide guidance and support on global payroll procedures and practices; work with outside payroll companies to set the company up for success on a global scale.
• Interpret and apply company policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure compliance. Keep current on all payroll-related laws, policies, and regulations on-line and written resources, and attending payroll seminars as needed.

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including bonus and incentive payroll. Perform payroll system maintenance and updates.
• Manage the relationship between the company and the payroll provider in terms of any payroll questions, projects, inquiries, etc.
• Perform adjustments to payroll, such as garnishments, deductions, wage assignments, vacation, etc.
• Review Time and Attendance information for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer tax liabilities and requirements in compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of required records, filings and reports related to payroll. Complete monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings.
• Manager payroll and cash reconciliations.
• Lead person for internal or external audits of payroll records and systems.
• Serve as a technical resource to HR and other departments to address and resolve employee payroll related inquiries and problems. Provide accurate, meaningful, and timely analysis of payroll information.
• Establish and maintain payroll policies and processes. Make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Provide guidance and support on global payroll procedures and practices; work with outside payroll companies to set the company up for success on a global scale.
• Interpret and apply company policies, guidelines, and regulations to ensure compliance. Keep current on all payroll-related laws, policies, and regulations on-line and written resources, and attending payroll seminars as needed.

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid long-term care coverage
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World's brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.