Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 700 Triport Road, Georgetown, KY 40324 Full-time Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. 526 reviews Full-time We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team! What's In It For You? Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!) Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 14 Paid Company Holidays 401(k) with Company Contribution Educational Tuition Reimbursement Summary The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of payroll operations across the U.S. This role provides hands-on leadership of payroll processing, supports critical compensation events (including merit and bonus payouts), and ensures adherence to federal, state/provincial, and local regulations. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll integrity, enhancing processes, and partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless employee experience.

What You'll Do Payroll Operations & Execution :

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations. Review and validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and off-cycle payments. Lead payroll activities for key compensation cycles, including annual merit increases and incentive/bonus payouts. Ensure proper reconciliation of payroll data, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings. Manage payroll calendars, deadlines, and processing schedules

Compliance & Governance :

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and regulatory changes. Support internal and external audits, including SOX controls where applicable. Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all payroll transactions

Stakeholder Collaboration :

Partner with HR Partners, Total Rewards, and Finance Teams to ensure alignment on pay-related activities. Collaborate with HRIS teams on data integrity, system updates, and process improvements. Manage relationships with external payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Workday Payroll, Ceridian, Timekeeping Systems, etc.)

Team Leadership & Support :

Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to payroll team members (e.g., Payroll Specialist). Serve as an escalation point for payroll-related inquiries and issue resolution. Support training and development of team members to build payroll capability and continuity

Process Improvement & Transformation :

Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency. Support payroll-related projects, including system enhancements, integrations, and process standardization. Contribute to broader HR initiatives such as job architecture, compensation structure updates, and system implementations

What You Need Education :

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field.

Required Experience :

Minimum 5 years of payroll processing experience including multi-state U.S. payroll;

Preferred:

1-2 years of experience providing supervisory support.

Certifications :

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

Travel:

less than 10%

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Advanced knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (Federal, State, and Local); Proficiency in HRIS systems, particularly Workday; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; Leadership and team management capabilities; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Knowledge of 401(k) administration and benefits management; Experience with payroll audits and compliance requirements; Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; Advanced Excel skills and reporting capabilities Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your expected compensation range?

Work Location:

In person