Payroll and Timekeeping Manager

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Inside the Role The Payroll and Timekeeping Manager is responsible for the payroll and timekeeping functions for our U.S. and Canadian operations. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, as well as hourly timekeeping processing, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations, and leading a large, multi-state team to deliver accurate and timely payroll. This role requires a visionary leader with strong strategic and operational skills to manage both union and non-union employee payroll, optimize timekeeping systems, and drive continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, foster team development, and spearhead initiatives to improve system efficiency and compliance. The candidate will further have a comprehensive understanding of payroll regulations in both countries and be adept at managing complex payroll and timekeeping systems. This role requires an understanding of application, as related to pay topics, of Union Collective Bargaining Agreements. The role also serves as a strategic process improvement leader across the broader enterprise, identifying and advancing optimization opportunities beyond the immediate team, strengthening cross-functional workflows, and leveraging AI, automation, and KPI-driven management practices to improve service delivery, control effectiveness, scalability, and the employee experience. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of $128,000 - $164,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age.; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Payroll Management/Time Keeping: Oversee and manage the end-to-end weekly and bi-weekly payroll process for roughly 24,000 employees across multiple States in the U.S. and Canada, including processing of base salary, bonuses, one-time payments and relevant deductions for hourly and salaried, contractual, and non-contractual employees. Manage accurate processing of employee rate changes included within 16 union contracts. Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll in compliance with both U.S. and Canadian regulations. Manage accurate processing of W2's and 1099's (U.S.) and T4's (Can). Ensure proper handling of court ordered wage garnishments and remittance to agencies. Review/audit and validate weekly, bi-weekly, and special processing of monthly payments, including reconciled hours worked, overtime, deductions, and other withholdings. Develop strong working relationships with Operations Management at Plant locations, local union memberships, shop committee members, and Labor Relations teams. Serve as escalation point for all union contract issues regarding payroll and Time & Attendance topics. Prioritize items for change or improvement during union contract negotiations and support efforts for proposed union contract changes related to Time & Attendance that require system or process updates. Manage payroll processes that involve cross-border considerations, ensuring compliance with both U.S. and Canadian employment laws. Coordinate with HR and finance teams in both countries to align payroll practices with organizational policies. Manage complex Payroll and Timekeeping Projects. 2. Strategic Leadership and Team Development: Strategic Vision: Develop and execute a strategic plan for payroll and timekeeping that aligns with the company's broader goals and objectives. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage the payroll and timekeeping team, cultivating a culture of high performance, accountability, and professional growth. Supervise, coach, and develop the payroll and time keeping team (approx. 33), providing process guidance, training, goal setting, and performance evaluations. Identify training needs, design development programs, and provide ongoing coaching to enhance team capabilities and effectiveness. Team Culture: Promote a collaborative and positive work environment, fostering professional development and growth as well as supporting company driven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) initiatives. Performance Management: Conduct regular performance evaluations, set clear objectives, and provide constructive feedback to team members to drive individual and team success. Manage

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