UPM · 21 hours ago
Manager, Payroll & Benefits Services Americas
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $165K/yrUPM is a global company focused on developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. They are seeking a Manager for Payroll & Benefits Services to oversee payroll operations and employee benefits programs in the Americas region, ensuring compliance and effective team management.
BiotechnologyEnergyForestryIndustrialManufacturingRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage, develop and resource both in-house and outsourced payroll operations in the Americas region
Oversee the management, administration and compliance of employee benefits programs in the USA and Canada
Manage a team of Payroll, Time and Benefits Specialists as well as external HR vendors to ensure accurate, timely payments and administration in accordance with applicable legislation and company standards, policies and guidelines
Contribute to the planning and development of Global payroll and benefit related services and ensure projects, development initiatives, and roll-out of new or revised processes are implemented in Americas area
Manage payroll and benefits stakeholders, communication and coordination within all levels of the organization
Contribute to operational payroll and benefits responsibilities, including tasks relating to expatriate payroll, reward systems and representing the company in front of auditors, agencies, and authorities for relevant countries
Support UPM businesses e.g. M&A, international expansion and organizational changes
Qualification
Required
You have a bachelor's degree in HR, finance or related field or equivalent experience
You have extensive experience leading a payroll and benefits team in an international, multi-country context. This experience ideally includes both in-house and outsourced payroll operations as well as administering employee benefits programs
You have professional knowledge of payroll and benefits practices and requirements. This includes experience in ensuring payroll and benefits compliance with applicable regulations while maintaining audit readiness and minimizing risk
You are familiar with payroll, time management, benefits and HR technologies (such as Workday, reporting tools) as well as standard Office package tools
You have good interpersonal and communication skills, you are a good leader and collaborative partner at all levels
You are organized and ensure high standards and integrity
You are fluent in English. Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
Other insurances: disability coverage, life, and AD&D insurance
Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution
Paid time off: 15 days of paid time off plus 13 company holidays
Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan
Other: professional development opportunities
Company
UPM
UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.14B2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.47B
2024-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $669.31M
2002-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Massimo Reynaudo
President and CEO at UPM Kymmene Oyj
Aki Temmes
Executive Vice President, UPM Fibres BA
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