Senior Payroll Manager

Description

The Sr. Payroll Manager is responsible for leading payroll operations across North America, with primary accountability for managing TTI's in-house multi-state U.S. payroll. This role ensures accurate and timely processing for all U.S. employees while maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. In addition, the Sr. Payroll Manager oversees payroll administration in Mexico and Canada through third-party providers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with local regulations. The position also develops and maintains payroll and incentive administration processes and related systems, ensures proper tax filings and reporting, manages payroll-related accounting, and serves as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, government agencies, and payroll vendors.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Payroll Team :

• Manage all aspects of North America payroll and incentive administration operations, including planning, process oversight, compliance, and communications.
• Manage in-house U.S. multi-state payroll and oversee third-party payroll providers in Mexico and Canada to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Lead the Payroll team by setting clear goals, assigning responsibilities, providing training and development, and fostering a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
• Administer and optimize the UltiPro payroll system, Varicent Incentive Management system and Kronos timekeeping system, partnering with vendors and IT on upgrades, testing, and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee the accurate and timely administration and processing of payroll, commissions, allowances, bonuses, and incentives; review HR and Payroll inputs; audit reports; and authorize payroll releases and tax payments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements; prepare, reconcile, and file all payroll tax reports; and coordinate approvals with Finance leadership.
• Maintain accurate accounting of payroll-related expenses by reviewing and approving journal entries, preparing accruals, and performing ongoing reconciliations.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve payroll processes, procedures, and controls with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, government agencies, and vendors; ensure all inquiries and audits are overseen timely and accurately.
• Stay current with payroll laws, regulations, and best practices; implement changes as required to maintain compliance.
• Support HR leadership by completing special projects and providing data analysis, recommendations, and reporting as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Seven plus years of progressive payroll experience, including hands-on management of multi-state U.S. payroll required. Experience overseeing or coordinating with third-party payroll providers in Canada and Mexico locations are a plus. Three years of supervisory experience leading payroll teams is required. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field preferred.

What we look for :

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

What we offer our team members :

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Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at anytime at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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