Payroll Manager at Veolia Environnement SA

Position Purpose:The Payroll Manager oversees and supervises the payroll function by planning and coordinating the activities in the department that will provide a high service level to all employees and departments in the company.   The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation tax and time keeping systems and managing a team of up to 10 payroll professionals.  This role will collaborate with professionals from various departments.Primary Duties/Responsibilities:Manage day-to-day payroll (multi-state US payroll) operations for all areas covered by the department and the internal team to deliver pay accurately timely effectively within all regulatory labor and tax guidelines and company policies.Ensure compliance with federal state and local wage and hour laws tax regulations and reporting requirements.Manage payroll staff including training reviewing and assigning workloads and assuring quality control for processes conducting performance reviews for direct reports and resolving any issues that may arise.Optimize systems used today and actively participate in system improvement and implementations as needed.Analyze procedures and policies and utilize best practices and processes to recommend the most efficient automated and effective methodologies to meet requirements deadlines and to eliminate manual processes.Contribute to special projects including changes in corporate structure upgrades new acquisitions implementations standardizations of policies and procedures policy changes corporate wide programs etc.Support internal reporting requirements for special requests projects and to improve efficienciesOversee and prepare year-end processes including W-2 preparation and distribution and all year-start processes and responsibilities.Manage and support corporate wide payroll responsibilities including annual bonus stock program audits 401k Paid Time Off corporate reporting prevailing wage requirements etc.Interact with all levels of Human Resources Accounting Finance Department Managers and employees on payroll related issues and processesAssist in the System harmonization & implementation project with the HRIS Team.Work Environment: This is a hybrid role.Position is located in our Downtown Milwaukee office (access to parking is provided).Qualifications : Education/Experience/Background:Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting Human Resources or related field.More than 10 years experience in the payroll environment with at least 5 years of proven leadership experience as a payroll manager or similar leadership role.Workday experience is required.Experience with ADP Globalview is strongly desired. Previous experience with multi-location payroll and taxes.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Sound understanding of current payroll procedures and related laws taxes and regulations.Strong leadership and team management abilities (delegating coaching training etc.).Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Must be proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets (intermediate level).Excellent organizational skills.Ability to handle numerous priorities in a growing environment with critical deadlines.Ability to work on projects independently.Background in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:CPP CPM or other related professional certifications is a plus.Additional Information : Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Dayforce,Paychex,Payroll Management,Ceridian,Paylocity,SOX,Payroll,ADP,Kronos,Human Resources,JD Edwards,Workday Experience: years Vacancy: 1