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Cognex Corporation · 2 days ago

Manager, Payroll

Natick, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

Cognex Corporation is a leading global player in industrial machine vision, committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. The Manager of Payroll will oversee payroll activities for the Americas, ensuring compliance and accuracy while partnering with various internal teams to enhance payroll processes and strategies.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingSoftware

Responsibilities

Play a role in shaping the current and long-term strategic vision for the payroll function; assess current processes and systems; identify best practices in payroll administration and automation

Manage payroll team processes and oversight of payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely payments to Cognoids, required country reporting & payroll tax filing

Ensure operations are performed in compliance with internal policies, country, state/province, and local laws, and are aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Reconcile and approve all payroll operational steps and funding in partnership with internal teams in ES and Finance

Oversee the required processing of equity grants (stock options and restricted stock units), ensuring compliance with country tax regulation and reporting with guidance from equity team and the vendor administrator

Assist ES, along with counsel and vendor support, on payroll implications of global/regional mobility for Cognoids

Work with internal and external audit teams on quarterly and annual payroll audits

Provide excellent customer service by addressing all payroll-related inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner

Qualification

ADP experienceGlobal payroll experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical problem-solvingPeople managementCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

ADP experience is required

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Passion for the technology side of payroll, looking to lean on technology to drive optimization in the team

Ability to coach and develop team members

Ability to manage external vendors effectively

Keen instincts for solving complex issues using strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Strong process orientation, numerical aptitude and attention to detail

Effective organizational, time management and project management skills

Able to adapt to rapidly changing environment and enjoy working in a fast-paced culture

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Commercial awareness and understanding of business & financial concepts

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent is desired

Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role is highly desirable, including experience working at a public-listed, global technology company

Minimum 3 years of people management experience

Preferred

Experience in global payroll preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Employer-paid disability, family leave, and life insurance

Paid time off (including holidays)

Optional voluntary benefits

Recognition and wellness programs

Company

Cognex Corporation

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For over 40 years, Cognex has been making advanced machine vision easy, paving the way for manufacturing and distribution companies to get faster, smarter, and more efficient through automation.

Founded in 1981

Natick, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees