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Lydech · 1 day ago

US Payroll Manager

Novi, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lydech is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead all US payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant processing for the organization. This role involves overseeing payroll systems, establishing best practices, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership while acting as the primary subject-matter expert for payroll policy and compliance.

AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Set and execute the payroll strategy for multi-state U.S. operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement for approximately 1,000-person workforce

Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax reporting, labor regulations, and SOX/operational controls

Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for all U.S. associates in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations on a biweekly basis

Perform end-to-end payroll administration including wage payments, tax withholdings, deductions, adjustments, bonuses, reimbursement, benefits contributions, garnishments and auditing

Run third party vendor deduction reports (benefits, 401k, etc.) and processes contribution files in a timely manner

Perform complex payroll scenarios such as severance, irregular payments, and off-cycle adjustments, ensuring accuracy, and compliance

Resolve escalated payroll issues quickly while implementing safeguards to prevent recurrence

Ensure accurate accounting distribution and reconciliation of payroll results in partnership with Finance and Accounting

Provide payroll expertise and insights during enterprise projects, reorganizations, or system implementations

Lead training initiatives to enhance payroll knowledge, compliance awareness, and technical expertise across the function

Develop and monitor payroll metrics and KPIs to ensure effectiveness, accuracy, and efficiency

Maintain accurate payroll records by reviewing changes for general employee profile set up and maintenance to include minimum wage earnings, state/local coding, insurance deductions taxability & court-ordered deductions

Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports

Assist the finance team with budgeting, financial planning, and optimizing payroll costs in alignment with the organization's financial strategy

File and deposit taxes: Remit withheld taxes and the employer's matching contributions to the relevant government agencies (like the IRS) on schedule. Adhering to deadlines is critical to avoid penalties

Qualification

Payroll operations managementCompliance with payroll lawsEnterprise payroll systemsVendor managementPayroll metrics developmentConceptual thinkingHuman Resources knowledgeFinancial planning

Required

Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Finance, or a related field and 5+ Years Experience leading payroll operations in a multi-state environment- or equivalent experience

5+ Years experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage, tax, and labor laws, managing payroll governance, controls, audits, and compliance with SOX or similar regulatory frameworks

5+ Years experience with enterprise payroll and timekeeping systems

5+ Years experience managing vendor and third-party provider relationships, including accountability for service delivery and performance

Strong conceptual thinking