Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor Smurfit Westrock - 3.1 Duluth, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Payroll tax Operations management Tax accounting Regulatory compliance Process improvement SOX State tax Improving operational efficiency Performance management 3 years Team development Analysis skills Supervising experience Overseeing compliance functions Team management PeopleSoft Accounting Fundamental Payroll Certification Financial regulatory compliance Root cause analysis Excel formulas Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Associate's degree Escalation handling Leadership Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Payroll processing Cross-functional communication Internal audits Excel data analysis Stakeholder management Full Job Description The opportunity: The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for overseeing processing activities and resources involved in ensuring accurate payroll processing for approximately 10,000 U.S. salaried employees. The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of each salaried pay cycle, including pay calculation, pay confirmation, reporting, and payroll system integrations to ensure an accurate and timely payroll. This role has direct supervisory responsibility for the Salary Payroll team and serves as the primary point of contact for salaried payroll escalations. How you will impact

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead and oversee U.S. salaried payroll operations, including payroll preparation, validation, confirmation, post-payroll reconciliation, and issue resolution Supervise and develop the Salary Payroll team, including coaching, performance management, feedback, and disciplinary actions when appropriate Serve as the escalation point and subject matter expert for complex salaried payroll matters, including executive pay components and non-standard earnings Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations related to salaried payroll Ensure SOX compliance and strong operational controls and support internal and external audits Coordinate and perform system testing related to payroll system updates, quarterly tax updates, and other system enhancements impacting salaried payroll Oversee annual and special payroll processes, including: Annual bonus payroll processing Annual relocation payroll file processing Equity-related payroll transactions (e.g., stock transactions) requiring a strong understanding of payroll taxability and reporting Expatriate payroll processing, including coordination with vendors and internal partners Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan processing Retiree payroll processing Partner closely with Payroll Leadership, HR, Total Rewards, Legal, Tax, and Finance on salaried payroll matters and special pay events Conduct root-cause analysis on errors or discrepancies and drive continuous process improvements Maintain and improve payroll procedures and documentation specific to salaried payroll processes Ensure accurate reporting, reconciliation, and funding related to salaried payroll cycles Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding payroll timelines, issues, and resolutions What you need to succeed: 3-5 years of experience leading, developing, and supporting payroll teams Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in full-cycle payroll processing, with a strong focus on salaried payroll Deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations, accounting principles, and federal, state, and local wage and tax laws impacting employees Experience with complex payroll scenarios, including bonuses, equity compensation, executive pay components, and retirees Strong understanding of payroll system functionality and downstream impacts of payroll inputs and transactions Experience supporting SOX controls and payroll audits FPC certification and supervisory payroll experience preferred Associate's degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and reporting Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders Experience with PeopleSoft payroll system preferred