Payroll Manager

Company Suntory Global Spirits (Beam Suntory)

Location

Louisville, KY

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At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity? What Makes This a Great Opportunity

• Play a critical role in the flawless execution of employee payroll activities, government reporting, system governance, and audit compliance
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and regional management, empowered to make decisions and deliver solutions to business partners
• Deliver value to current and potential business, working across geographic boundaries to support Suntory Global Spirits's global strategy
• Develop and lead a team in a dynamic and diverse global company
• Advance career in payroll while expanding knowledge in human resources, finance, and project management

Role Responsibilities Outcomes/Success Criteria

• Successful individuals will build relationships with internal/external stakeholders and work closely with key customers
• Continuously delivers on commitments and openly communicates when issues arise
• Assumes ownership of Payroll process, delivers performance against SLAs, and seeks opportunities to improve end to end processes
• Supports the professional development of team members and build on the culture of continuous improvement, service expansion, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Direct high performance team in US and Canada multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with policy, as well as Federal and state wage laws.
• Drive effective enablement of the Dayforce Payroll System, leading efforts regarding configuration, governance, and continuous improvement
• Ensure payroll is accurate, reports are timely and relevant, and research variances (e.g., number of timecards not equal to number of paychecks issues)
• Set priorities for the team including specific goals and performance targets. Leverage team strengths to achieve objectives.
• Document end to end process flows to identify key areas of improvement
• Track team performance including payroll processing, reporting, audit support
• Prepare effective presentations and deliver timely updates to upper management
• Maintain knowledge of legal and tax requirements and government reporting regulations impacting Payroll and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Direct annual year end processing and W2 and T4 reconciliation
• Develop materials and provide periodic training with other departments to outline procure to pay processes
• Lead payroll team and stakeholders in the effective use of the Dayforce Payroll system
• Collaborate on various projects to promote short-term and long-term performance

Qualifications

• University degree- BS/BA or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Five + years of Payroll experience
• Experience in a shared services environment and robust understanding of HR/benefit cycles
• Extensive Dayforce knowledge including configuration and governance
• A proven track record of working with internal and external stakeholders

Preferences

• MBA or similar graduate studies
• CPP certification
• SAP skills highly valuable
• Beverage or spirits industry background

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.

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