NA Payroll, Global Tech & Analytics Lead

Company DescriptionPQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Job DescriptionNorth America Payroll LeadAt PQ, payroll is a critical function that impacts both employees and the business. We are seeking a Payroll Lead who will own the end-to-end payroll process ensuring an accurate, on time, and compliant delivery each cycle, with reliable support to employees and the organization as a whole. Role SummaryThis is a hands-on individual contributor role responsible for processing payroll across the U.S. and Canada. The Payroll Lead will take ownership of execution, stabilize the current process and sustain a consistent, controlled payroll operation that the business can rely on. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Execution & OwnershipProcess multi-frequency payroll for U.S. and Canada employees.

Manage payroll inputs including hires, terminations, pay changes, bonuses, and deductions.

Review and validate time and attendance data and drive timely resolution of missing or inaccurate entries.

Run off-cycles and bonus payrolls as required.

Manage post-payroll activities including benefits and retirement contributions, garnishments, tax filings, and vendor reconciliations.

Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies. Compliance & ControlsStay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations, ensuring changes are evaluated and applied to payroll processes as needed.

Interpret and apply union contract provisions, including premiums, overtime rules, and wage changes, ensuring alignment with payroll and supporting contract updates and negotiations as needed.

Maintain audit-ready payroll processes and documentation (SOP's.)Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve inquiries and potential issues. Systems & Process ManagementServe as the functional owner of payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now.)Support time and attendance processes and integrations, identifying opportunities to improve timekeeping processes.

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Partner with HR and Finance to support all the lifecycle events that impact payroll.

Clearly communicate payroll schedules, changes, and impact to stakeholders.

Qualifications5-8 years of hands-on payroll experience with direct ownership of payroll processingExperience processing payroll in both multi-state U.S. and Canadian environments with a strong understanding of compliance, taxes, and reporting.

Experience with union payroll environmentsProficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systemsProficiency in Excel for payroll analysis, data validation, and reconciliation (comfortable in using pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, and other formulas)High attention to detail Nice to HaveExperience with KPI's, Payroll Dashboards, and advanced analyticsExperience supporting HR systems beyond payrollExperience participating in payroll implementations, system upgrades, or process transformations.

Additional InformationEHS ResponsibilitiesCommunicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priorityParticipation in risk assessment audits as applicableUnderstand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and proceduresCompletes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely mannerPQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the link to read

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