Job Description:
Payroll Leader, USAC & UK
Job Title
Payroll Leader. USAC and UK
The ImpactYou’llMake in this Role
As a Payroll Leader, you will play a critical, hands-on role in executing and supporting payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. This is a “working leader” position where you willensurecompletion of payrollprocessingwhile also serving as a key point of coordination for payroll activities, vendor interactions, and process improvements.
You will help ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, while supporting global alignment and driving continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning work end-to-end, solving complex payroll challenges, and contributing beyond day-to-day processing.
Execute and support end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as a key point of contact for payroll vendors (e.g., ADP), supporting issue resolution, data validation, and ongoing service delivery.
Process and review complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, off-cycle payments, deferred compensation, and other special payments.
Support payroll-related projects and system enhancements, including testing, implementation, and production support for Workday and payroll integrations.
Identifyand contribute to process improvement opportunities, including automation, efficiency gains, and enhanced employee experience.
RequiredQualifications
- High School degree/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment
OR
- Bachelor's degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment
Work location:
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size
and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.
Good Faith Posting Date Range 05/15/2026 To 06/14/2026 Or until filled
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
