Payroll Supervisor

Overview & Responsibilities
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Payroll Supervisor oversees end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and Canadian manufacturing network. This role is designed to drive operational accuracy for both hourly and salaried employees while ensuring seamless compliance with corporate policies, federal/provincial laws, and complex multi-state and multi-province tax frameworks. As a general function, the supervisor standardizes payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mitigates compliance risks across all regional plant locations. By auditing inputs and outputs, this position ensures the accurate calculation of gross-to-net pay, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
BACKGROUND and EXPERIENCE
· Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
· Minimum Experience: 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
· Preferred Experience: Previous payroll leadership in a manufacturing, logistics, or multi-site environment preferred.
· Technical Know-How: Hands-on experience using Workday Payroll, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data validation).
· Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of FLSA regulations, complex wage types, hourly/salaried time-tracking rules, multi-state tax compliance, local tax withholding, reciprocal agreements, and nexus rules across multiple states.
· Core Competencies: High level of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee data, paired with excellent communication skills to interface with managers, HR business partners, and employees.
SUPERVISION
This is a supervisory role with responsibilities for Payroll Clerk and Payroll Administrators with direct responsibility for recommendations for hiring, discipline, discharge, performance appraisal and salary increase planning.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPETENCIES
· Supervise, execute, and finalize accurate bi-weekly/weekly payroll for employees across hourly plant, salaried, and executive populations.
· Manage multi-state payroll taxation, ensuring compliance with local, state, provincial, and federal laws across all plant locations.
· Audit payroll inputs and outputs, ensuring accurate calculations for gross-to-net pay, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
· Lead, train, and mentor the payroll team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional internal customer service.
· Manage General Ledger Accounting for Payroll Operations.
· Standardize payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Equal Employment Opportunity
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