Manager, Time and Attendance and Payroll Technology

Manager, Time & Attendance And Payroll Technology

The Manager, Time & Attendance and Payroll Technology is responsible for managing all technological aspects of the time & attendance (T&A) application and payroll reporting to support all U.S. and Canadian businesses. The incumbent collaborates directly with all levels of the organization in HRIS, IT, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Plant Personnel, Procurement and Third Party Vendors. The Manager, Time & Attendance and Payroll Technology is the subject matter expert on the design and implementing policy and controls for data integrity, data security, and compliance standards - including audit processes.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the end-to-end functional process flow of payroll reporting from the generation of the labor distribution through the preparation of the accounting interfaces files that are used by shared services for posting the payroll accounting data. Also, responsible for ensuring systematic controls are in place to support the accurate and timely processing of all payroll interface files (Payroll, Benefits, Union dues deductions for 65+ unions etc.), payroll general ledger interfaces, and payroll billings to the various businesses.

This position also manages individuals who research, evaluate, and recommend process improvements around tools / processes utilizing technology. The incumbent is responsible for training, leading, and developing his / her staff by establishing team and individual goals.

Lead the overall functionality of the corporate T&A application. Lead and manage initial set up, controls and ongoing maintenance of T&A application, including : pay and work rules; work schedules; accruals; assignment of licenses and badges; loading employee paid time off balances; security access; hardware orders (clocks) and connectivity; and interfaces between the time and attendance, payroll and accounting systems.

Responsible for monitoring the corporate T&A costs in compliance with the contractual agreement between Saint-Gobain and the vendor for the following items : annual software support; hardware maintenance, equipment (clocks); licensing (manager, timekeeper, web, accruals, and attendance); enhancement modules (Advanced Scheduler, Data Hub, Analytics), and upgrades. Evaluate and strategically review Business Unit activity and proactively seeks quotes for enhancements and upgrades to achieve optimal system performance, products and services by the vendor. Reviews services offered and pricing with third party vendors analyzing business unit trends and customer requests. Lead system integration testing that requires T&A data in support of program enhancements, system releases, upgrades and disaster recovery testing in the payroll system.

Manage the review of Business Unit requests and inquiries; works closely with team lead to analyze team approach to responses and actions ensuring time to resolution is in compliance with customer service commitments. Manage, develop, and provide guidance to a staff of 7 salary employees. Oversee staff workload and monitors team performance adhering to the service level commitments (productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness). Responsible for their annual reviews for merit / bonus along with assigning team and individual goals while working with them on their personal development objectives.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience in the required field. 10+ years of experience in an automated timekeeping system. 10+ years of comprehensive payroll experience. 5+ years in managing direct reports and managing in a virtual organization. Experience in the manufacturing industry. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred. Strong project management skills. Comprehensive knowledge of UKG Pro WFM System. Knowledge of accounting principles and wage and hourly laws. Comprehensive knowledge of Workday Payroll preferred.