Payroll Supervisor

The opportunity :

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for overseeing processing activities and resources involved in ensuring accurate payroll processing for our 25,000 hourly U.S employees. The Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of each pay cycle including, but not limited to, pay calculation, pay confirmation, reporting, and system integrations to ensure an accurate and timely payroll. This role will be responsible for direct supervision of a select group of payroll coordinators.

How you will impact WestRock :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

\u2022Co-Leads the U.S. hourly payroll team and is responsible for the end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll processes and procedures, and consistent and accurate payroll execution

\u2022Ensure adherence to all compliance, regulatory reporting and remittance, requirements

\u2022Serving as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalations and various ad hoc requests

\u2022Ensure SOX compliance and operational controls are met and support internal and external audits

\u2022Assist with system testing for time keeping, payroll system, and quarterly tax updates as needed, testing updates and new functionality

\u2022Provide guidance on the interpretations of collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, and the use of the payroll system.

\u2022Mentor employees, conduct performance evaluations, counsel and provide disciplinary actions to assigned personnel, and work to facilitate individual and team development that drives positive results.

\u2022Ensures clear assignments to payroll team members by actively monitoring and managing ServiceNow queues and shifts workloads as required

\u2022Responsible for continuous process improvement identified through root-cause analyses

\u2022Communicates regularly with key stakeholders (site leaders, HRBP\u2019s, Payroll Leadership) on team needs, operational planning and execution, and assists in problem resolution

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.