Payroll Manager

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

The Payroll Manager position will be responsible for providing leadership, vision, developing and executing best in class for Global Payroll strategies and processes, measuring and driving continuous improvement, customer service, compliance for delivery of U.S., Canada, and Mexico payroll processing, and application of tax expertise in complex payroll tax matters. This includes interfacing with general ledger, tax, treasury, supply chain management, and other functions to ensure appropriate execution, compliance, and reporting.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Formulate and provide guidance on Global Payroll strategies and processes.Apply tax expertise to complex payroll tax matters.Direct the development and implementation of operational and global policies covering all areas of reporting activity.Own the delivery of services for Payroll to consistently meet or exceed agreed upon service levels.Liaise with business stakeholders to manage operational governance on an ongoing basis, manage customer relationships, and resolve business issues.Ensure alignment of operational priorities with business priorities.Analyze data to make informed decisions about the operations of the team.Focus on process efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement.Monitor Payroll scope to ensure adherence and compliance with controls.Track and perform analysis of services delivered, including internal and external benchmarking.Direct the preparation of the operating budget. Approve, gain acceptance, and monitor financial performance versus budget so that the executive leadership team is aware of anticipated costs/benefits.Implement risk mitigation strategies that reduce the overall risk pertaining to Global systems and processes.Manage ongoing strategy, evaluation, and relationships with 3rd party vendors to ensure reporting efficiency, accuracy and compliance.Partner with business leaders (HR, IT, Finance, and business units) to develop an execution plan to implement long and short-term goals. Partner with Tax and Finance to ensure proper setup and maintenance of legal entities for payroll purposes, accurate general ledger postings of payroll information and availability of payroll data for finance management needs.Ensure that all tax payments, tax returns (quarterly and annual), time corrections, W-2’s, manual checks, 1099’s and garnishments are processed in a timely and quality manner by setting and monitoring processes to meet all established deadlines.Ensure accurate and timely posting and reconciliation of General Ledger entries.Provide direction and directives to the departmental team members in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities, cross training, building capabilities and in achieving management objectives.Interfaces with Benefits, Compensation, Equity and Deferred Compensation programs.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or related field required10-15 years of experience in Accounting or Finance related positionMinimum of 5 years supervisory experienceRobust working knowledge of payroll practicesExperience leading payroll for multi-state, publicly traded companySupplier relationship or network management experience

Preferred Skills And Abilities

Must possess integrity, discretion and the ability to appropriately manage confidential, sensitive information, the ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented business environment and a flexible professional demeanor and self-directed work approach.Sound judgment, strong critical thinking skills and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.Excellent verbal, written, and virtual communication skillsIntermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint requiredStrong client management experience and ability to manage client expectationsStrong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skillsProven negotiations skills and able to establish common ground to focus on win-win outcomesCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferredExperience in the Manufacturing industry a plusExperience leading payroll within a shared business services structure preferredWorkday HRIS knowledge desirableExperience with international/global payroll a plusOutstanding customer focus including attributes of empathy, compassion and service orientationPassionate and high energy which can assist in selling future vision to customersStrong detail orientationAdaptability/flexibility which includes being open to change and conducting business differentlyFocused on continuous learning and developing new skillsExcellent process orientation which focuses on efficiency without losing sight of customer experienceSavvy with technology which includes use of web-based platforms, case management, etc.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.