Leader - North American Payroll

Sonoco Employees Benefit Trust

Hartsville, SC, US
Base: $135,920 to $152,910; bonus: 12.5% target of...
Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)
7-10 years leading multi-state payroll
Workday payroll system experience
Sox and gaap compliance knowledge
Sonoco Employees Benefit Trust is seeking a Leader for North American Payroll who will oversee payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have extensive payroll experience, particularly in multi-state operations, and possess strong leadership and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The primary responsibility is to oversee the processing of hourly and salaried payroll ensuring timely and accurate execution in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the primary connection point between the payroll operations team, technology partners, and key Finance stakeholders.
  • The role includes driving accountability for strategic areas such as employee competency assessment, process quality scorecards, and implementing Lean methodology to eliminate waste.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Sonoco Employees Benefit Trust is seeking a Leader for North American Payroll who will oversee payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate should have extensive payroll experience, particularly in multi-state operations, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Salary

Base: $135,920 to $152,910; Bonus: 12.5% target of base salary; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10 years leading multi-state payroll
  • Workday payroll system experience
  • SOX and GAAP compliance knowledge
  • Process improvement using Lean methodology
  • Team leadership in complex environment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Equifax or ADP systems
  • ServiceNow platform familiarity
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strategic planning execution ability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business Administration
  • 7-10 years experience leading large multi-state payroll
  • Extensive knowledge of payroll taxes and internal controls

Work Rights

Not specified

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