Payroll Manager

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How you will make contributions that matter :

• Responsible for payroll processing activities to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll output.
• Work in partnership with the Sr. Payroll Manager on the development of the strategic direction regarding HR policies and practices and system integrations.
• Actively participates in the day-to-day payroll activities and payroll processing cycle.
• Directly supervises, coaches, and develops payroll team members (direct reports).
• Maintain and participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Work with the Accounting Department to reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for other payroll processing activities; including stock options, bonus processing, T&E and other.
• Responsible in coordinating and reviewing internal and external audits in collaboration with the audit team, finance, operations, and the payroll team.
• Provide support to the operational plants for any basic Kronos requests, payroll inquiries including any ad-hoc requests
• Assist with any quarterly, and annual tax balancing activities for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Adhere to company audit standards for payroll processing and identify issues which are considered a risk by following established procedures and maintaining confidentiality in compliance with Saputo's policies various federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Collaborate with other functional areas on payroll issues and projects, including HR, Benefits & IT.
• Lead the payroll team in the year-end process to ensure timely and accurate year-end documents
• Other projects as assigned related to new payroll features and / or system upgrades.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications :

• Values that align with the Saputo culture : Respect, Teamwork, Openness, Ownership & Commitment, Integrity, Passion.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting (or equivalent Business-related degree)
• Certified Payroll Professional designation (or equivalent)
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in payroll related processes / leadership experience and a minimum of 4 years managerial experience.
• Management skills : ability to motivate / manage performance of others.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and payroll principles.
• Working knowledge of wage rules at the state and federal levels.
• ADP's Enterprise application and knowledge of Workday is an asset.

Hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week.

Salary Range : $85,370 to $112,050

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products.

We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http : / / saputo.com / en / our-products / usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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