What makes this a great opportunity?What Makes this a Great Opportunity- Play a critical role in the flawless execution of employee payroll activities, government reporting, system governance, and audit compliance
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and regional management, empowered to make decisions and deliver solutions to business partners
- Deliver value to current and potential business, working across geographic boundaries to support Suntory Global Spirits's global strategy
- Develop and lead a team in a dynamic and diverse global company
- Advance career in payroll while expanding knowledge in human resources, finance, and project management
Role ResponsibilitiesOutcomes/Success Criteria- Successful individuals will build relationships with internal/external stakeholders and work closely with key customers
- Continuously delivers on commitments and openly communicates when issues arise
- Assumes ownership of Payroll process, delivers performance against SLAs, and seeks opportunities to improve end to end processes
- Supports the professional development of team members and build on the culture of continuous improvement, service expansion, and compliance
Responsibilities- Direct high performance team in US and Canada multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits and taxes consistent with policy, as well as Federal and state wage laws.
- Drive effective enablement of the Dayforce Payroll System, leading efforts regarding configuration, governance, and continuous improvement
- Ensure payroll is accurate, reports are timely and relevant, and research variances (e.g., number of timecards not equal to number of paychecks issues)
- Set priorities for the team including specific goals and performance targets. Leverage team strengths to achieve objectives.
- Document end to end process flows to identify key areas of improvement
- Track team performance including payroll processing, reporting, audit support
- Prepare effective presentations and deliver timely updates to upper management
- Maintain knowledge of legal and tax requirements and government reporting regulations impacting Payroll and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
- Direct annual year end processing and W2 and T4 reconciliation
- Develop materials and provide periodic training with other departments to outline procure to pay processes
- Lead payroll team and stakeholders in the effective use of the Dayforce Payroll system
- Collaborate on various projects to promote short-term and long-term performance
Qualifications- University degree- BS/BA or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Five + years of Payroll experience
- Experience in a shared services environment and robust understanding of HR/benefit cycles
- Extensive Dayforce knowledge including configuration and governance
- A proven track record of working with internal and external stakeholders
Preferences
- MBA or similar graduate studies
- CPP certification
- SAP skills highly valuable
- Beverage or spirits industry background
While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.