Payroll Operations Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Director Payroll, the Payroll Operations Manager acts as a crucial link between the operational aspects of payroll and the financial reporting and SOX compliance requirements of the organization operating across multiple countries. Balancing technical expertise with cross-cultural collaboration to support seamless payroll operations worldwide. Managing payroll compliance with diverse tax laws and regulations and supporting payroll automation initiatives. Strong collaborating with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Payroll Processing & Compliance : - Supports and monitors that payroll processing aligns with local requirements to avoid compliance risks, including salary payments and tax and benefits deductions and reporting. Also staying up to date with worldwide tax legislation, labor regulations, and statutory requirements in all countries of operation.
• Audit & Compliance - Leading and overseeing payroll audits, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory regulations, SOX and Internal Audit policies, and implementation of necessary corrective actions.
• Accounting & Reporting - Managing payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis, preparing payroll reports for management and stakeholders and supporting country offices.
• Issue Resolution - Addressing and resolving payroll accounting discrepancies and audit inquiries promptly and efficiently.
• Systems Management & Optimization - Managing payroll software and systems, implementing updates, and identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, improving efficiency, and reducing errors.
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Collaborating with HR, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations and compliance, as well as external vendors and auditors. Overseeing global taxation audit and compliance.
• Manages the performance of direct reports by developing accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing career counseling, feedback and guidance and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.

Qualifications

Total Rewards : We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $155,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge / skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE : ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.