US Payroll Manager - Dearborn, MI

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In this position... 

The US Payroll Manager role oversees the end-to-end payroll operations, including assurance of accurate and timely processing of employee payments, and compliance with labor legislation and tax requirements.

Key duties include managing payroll transactions in Oracle-cloud system and various payroll integrations (including benefits, timekeeping, vehicles program, banking/ACH file transmissions, tax filing, printing, others).

It also includes the management of cost accounting reconciliation and leading a payroll group performing these activities.

What you'll do...

• Payroll Processing: Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll for all U.S. employees, including salary, hourly, bonus, and other special payments.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to tax laws, complying with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, taxes (W-2s), and employee deductions.
• Data Accuracy: Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues related to pay slips, direct deposits, leaves, timekeeping, overtime/shift premiums, benefit/contribution deductions, and/or tax withholdings.
• Systems Management: Design and maintain payroll systems, including timekeeping, data entry processes, and payroll inbound and outbound integrations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead, train, and mentor a team of payroll specialists.
• Reporting: Generate reports for management regarding payroll expenses, tax liabilities, deductions, and other key metrics.
• Collaboration: work with other internal skill teams (HR, Finance/Accounting, Manufacturing, Legal, Tax, etc.) and external partners in the resolution of payroll matters.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (12+ years of payroll experience)
• Proficiency in payroll software(s) and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!