Manager, Payroll - Hybrid

Manager, Payroll

What you'll need to succeed as a Manager, Payroll at XPO :

Minimum qualifications :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience

5 years of experience in a large, multi-state, multi-national payroll department

Demonstrate advanced understanding of payroll processes, procedures, controls, tax & regulatory compliance requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in ADP Employment Tax

Experience with case management application (e.g., ServiceNow)

Specialized systems experience pertinent to the team / position (e.g., UKG)

Experience with Microsoft tools and applications

Preferred qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field

MS or MBA is desired

In-house payroll experience

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in SuccessFactors EC and ECP

About the Manager, Payroll job :

Pay, benefits and more :

Competitive compensation package

Full health insurance benefits are available on day one

Life and disability insurance

Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) option with company match

Education assistance

Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you'll do on a typical day :

Oversee and perform tasks related to the analysis, processing and execution of payroll for the US and Canada within SuccessFactors ECP.

Identify, design and implement automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency and scalability across payroll operations.

Lead the linehaul driver pay team, overseeing the accurate and timely processing of daily drive pay forms.

Administer payroll tax remittance and reporting for multi-state and multi-national corporation with numerous tax entities.

Manage team of payroll tax analysts and external employment tax service provider relationship (ADP).

Define configuration requirements and perform user acceptance testing for driver pay and payroll tax system enhancements.

Coordinate SNOW case assignments, enforce standards and serve as second level escalation point for payroll taxes and driver pay.

Facilitate payroll handling of executive equity transactions and other employee benefits reportable for tax purposes.

Serve as subject matter expert for cross-functional projects involving new services and enhancements that impact driver pay or payroll taxes.

Direct year-end processing for W-2, T4, and RL1 generation and reporting for US and Canadian employees.

Review and conclude (accept / decline) on system access requests.

Provide coaching, mentoring and career development for payroll team members; foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

About XPO :

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.