at Alight Solutions LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your candidacy is currently being considered for a requisition for an Alight Inc group company. As you may be aware, Alight has announced intent to divest its Payroll & Professional Services business to HIG Capital. After the transaction closes, this position will be aligned to the new Payroll & Professional Services owned by HIG Capital ('Divested Group'). By applying for this position which will be with the Divested Group company, you understand and agree to the information you submitted for your application with Alight being shared with the Divested Group company. In addition, if you are made an offer of employment, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with the Divested Group company employment policies.
The North America Payroll Lead is responsible for providing operational, managerial, and strategic direction for the internal payroll function for the US and Canada.This role oversees the payroll processing, tax reporting, audits, and vendor management for circa 2,000 employees. The role provides critical leadership to develop and control payroll policies and procedures to drive operational excellence. The Payroll Lead will cultivate strong partnerships with Alight's HR and Financial Services team (the vendor) to drive accurate results, in compliance with local, state, provincial, and federal regulations. The Payroll Lead is a key business partner to Finance, Compensation and Benefits, and Human Resources, leading and/or supporting projects to address the Company's business needs and achieve company goals.
Responsibilities
Direct and manage payroll process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls.
Direct and manage internal and external payroll process to ensure accurate and timely execution of end-to-end payroll processes.
Provide direction and decision-making to the company's outsourced payroll services functions.
Provide Payroll expertise and consulting to other areas of HR and internal stakeholders.
Work with the Company's outsourced payroll service provider in developing and implementing new employee HR/Payroll offerings as appropriate.
Engage as the payroll functional bridge amongst vendors and internal stakeholders.
Engage and collaborate with internal HR payroll services provider to establish and formulate workflow processes.
Primary escalation point for Payroll processes and inquiries.
Maintain payroll guidelines by creating and updating policies and procedures.
Proactively identify issues and trends impacting payroll and work with internal and outsourced payroll teams to improve delivery and resolve all discrepancies.
Communicate with colleagues and management regarding any issues or changes impacting payroll.
Lead or participate in payroll related projects/initiatives.
Consult with Legal, Corporate Tax, and Shared Services groups to ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state Payroll, including Canada.
Minimum of 3 years of payroll management experience.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
Strong knowledge of US and Canada payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
Proficient in payroll systems, preferably Workday.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Ability to drive results.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and provide solutions.
Ability to build partnering networks across the organization.
Comfortable with a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an
