US Payroll Manager/ Supervisor

Specialties

Information Technology, Accounting, Finance & Tax, Operations & Manufacturing, Commercial & Marketing, Refining, Chemicals, Biofuels, Forest and Consumer Products , Polymers and Fibers, Technology, Electronics, Commodity Training, Energy, Glass, and Investments

Job Summary:

The Payroll Supervisor US is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of US payroll processing across multiple businesses/payroll areas. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery in adherence with US federal laws. The supervisor provides subject-matter expertise on US payroll regulations, manages statutory requirements, supports audits, and drives process improvements. A key component of this role is  to lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists & SME to ensure high-quality service, operational consistency, and a strong culture of accountability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise & execute day-to-day payroll processing activities including timekeeping, payroll reviews, audits and payroll computations.
• Ensure compliance with US payroll legislation, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Review and validate payroll data for accuracy and completeness before processing.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and coordinate with HR partner, Finance, and other departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and maintain payroll systems and databases.
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, documentation, and maintain audit trails.
• Build and update self-service knowledge articles for employees and managers.
• Manage changes related to employee status, compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, and statutory deductions.
• Coordinate payroll calendar activities and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Support payroll audits, review pay register, conduct variance analysis and Sign off payrolls.
• Collaborate with external vendors and government agencies for payroll-related queries and remittances.
• Provide continuous process improvement suggestions to enhance payroll efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business or Accounting or Human Resources
• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing, with 4+years of Supervisor/Team Lead/Managerial experience.
• Minimum of 5yrs of experience in US payroll processing.

What will put you ahead

• Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems SAP, People Portal, Kronos, Day Force, ADP, Pay works, Work Day or Work Events.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.