Payroll Manager

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we’re solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Summary: The Payroll Manager oversees and manages payroll operations globally across multiple regions, including North America, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. The Payroll Manager ensures timely, accurate execution of payroll in compliance with government regulations.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of payroll processes, compliance regulations, and payroll and tax laws. Additionally, they will possess strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with various departments to gather and validate payroll information, resolve discrepancies, and deliver outstanding service to our employees.

As a Payroll Manager, a typical day may include:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for multiple geographic locations globally, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.Currently in North America, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia with a potential for more countries to be added. 
• Prepare and complete end-to-end payroll process for multiple locations.
• Coordinate with contacts at various site locations to complete end-to-end payroll process.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to address payroll-related issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement changes as needed.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date on global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements to ensure payroll processes align with legal standards for our locations. 
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors, ensuring quality service delivery and adherence to contractual agreements.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of payroll data to identify errors, discrepancies, or areas for improvement.
• Prepare and complete any action items needed from payroll related systems. 
• Prepare payroll-related reports and analysis, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights.
• Provide guidance and support to on-site contacts, ensuring they have the necessary training and resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Manage all payroll-related documentation in specific locations. 
• Lead and manage payroll related projects.
• Provide general support to HR department as needed. 
• Perform additional duties in support of organizational goals.

Education and Experience that you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll management, with a focus on global payroll operations preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant certifications preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements across multiple countries for our locations.

Capabilities and Personal Attributes that you’ll bring:

• Experience working in a multinational company or managing payroll for international locations is a plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in every action you take and in every decision you make, especially when no one’s looking.
• Capable of excelling in a fast-paced setting, even when things get busy. Can handle pressure and adapt to changes quickly. Decisions are always focused on helping the team succeed and doing what’s best for the company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy, to be used for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, relationship development and conflict management.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems, with experience in implementing and optimizing payroll processes, and current computer software for MS Applications; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Strong understanding of financial principles and the ability to assist with reconciliation of payroll with financial records.
• Proficient in producing error-free copy, particularly composing letters, reports, and documents used for decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects, employing analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing, problem solving, decision making and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision. Strong organizational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Be Positive: You have the power to choose your attitude and your attitude is contagious. 
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind when you are working, and you gladly follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety. 

Here at United Safety, we embrace the core values that make us great.

P  A  S  S  I  O  N  to build the future together.

People     Attitude     Service      Safety     Innovation     One Company     Nimble

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this role. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person in this role, nor is it intended that this description represents all the work that may be required of a person in this position.

United Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About United Safety and Survivability Corporation:

Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Christian Hammarskjold, our company began in a garage with just a few products and a dream to innovate better, safer transit solutions. Since then, we’ve grown in both size and scope; introducing several new products and applications across a wide range of industries. Even as we continue to grow, our mission stays the same. We’re uniting passions, ideas, people, and solutions to protect and save lives through constant innovation. OUR VISION & MISSION Our Vision: To build the next generation of safety and survivability technologies. Our Mission: United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property.

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