Payroll Supervisor

The opportunity:

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for overseeing processing activities and resources involved in ensuring accurate payroll processing for our 25,000 hourly U.S employees. The Payroll Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of each pay cycle including, but not limited to, pay calculation, pay confirmation, reporting, and system integrations to ensure an accurate and timely payroll. This role will be responsible for direct supervision of a select group of payroll coordinators.

How you will impact WestRock:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Co-Leads the U.S. hourly payroll team and is responsible for the end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll processes and procedures, and consistent and accurate payroll execution

•Ensure adherence to all compliance, regulatory reporting and remittance, requirements

•Serving as a subject matter expert and point of contact for escalations and various ad hoc requests

•Ensure SOX compliance and operational controls are met and support internal and external audits

•Assist with system testing for time keeping, payroll system, and quarterly tax updates as needed, testing updates and new functionality

•Provide guidance on the interpretations of collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, and the use of the payroll system.

•Mentor employees, conduct performance evaluations, counsel and provide disciplinary actions to assigned personnel, and work to facilitate individual and team development that drives positive results.

•Ensures clear assignments to payroll team members by actively monitoring and managing ServiceNow queues and shifts workloads as required

•Responsible for continuous process improvement identified through root-cause analyses

•Communicates regularly with key stakeholders (site leaders, HRBP’s, Payroll Leadership) on team needs, operational planning and execution, and assists in problem resolution

What you need to succeed:

•3-5 Years experience leading, developing, and supporting diverse payroll teams.

Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, preferred

•FPC and 3-5 years full cycle payroll supervision experience, preferred

•Minimum of 5 years of progressive responsible experience within Payroll and Time and Attendance functions

•Knowledge of full cycle, internal payroll administration, tax and accounting principles, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

•Strong communication skills and demonstrated analytical and strategic skills

•High volume, union and multi-state experience required

•Experience with processing large payrolls and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment

•Ability to organize, multi-task, prioritize, work under time constraints to meet critical deadlines, supervise, and train staff.

•Experience with WFS and PeopleSoft a plus

•Must be self-motivated and able to work in a team-oriented environment with an emphasis on total customer satisfaction

•Strong proficiency with MS Excel is required, must have knowledge and expertise of advanced excel functionality (advanced formulas, linked spreadsheets, pivot tables, formatting reports in excel, charts & graphs, etc.).

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.
• Casual work environment
• Hybrid work schedule

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.