Company DescriptionAt Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here.Job DescriptionAs the Fortune Brands
Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing for our 12K salaried and hourly employees across our multiple brands in the US and Canada. You will guide and mentor a team of specialists, oversee quarter/year-end tax processing, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
The ideal candidate will have approximately (10 +) years experience in managing multi-state, high-volume payroll operations and (5+) years experience managing a team within sizable enterprises utilizing Workday Payroll. Additionally, they will demonstrate a track record of successfully leading and nurturing teams, coupled with a genuine enthusiasm for tackling complex issues head-on and innovating streamlined methodologies and protocols.
This is a
hybrid-based role which includes working 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in one of our three corporate locations: Deerfield, IL, North Olmsted, OH, or Maumee, OH
What you will be doing- Overall responsibility for the preparation, processing and approval of all payroll related activities of on-site and remote Payroll Team, in multiple systems with multiple payroll cycles, for US and Canadian employees, with a planned roadmap of all to be within the Workday ecosystem.
- Lead and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
- Designs, develops, and reviews policies, procedures, controls, and business practices to ensure compliance with state and federal wage and tax laws. Recommends modifications where required to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Develops department goals and objectives, prioritizes short-term and long-term initiatives, reviews and monitors all payroll activities to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Oversees payroll accounting activities.
- Oversees exception processing, irregular activities, and/or highly sensitive issues to provide timely escalations and problem resolution.
- Responsible for reporting and monitoring key performance metrics to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Builds and manages cross functional relationships with HR partners, management, and internal/external auditors.
- Manages SOX, regulatory compliance, financial, tax or any other internal/ external audit requests in a timely manner.
- Manages vendor relationships and monitors vendor performance against SLAs.
- Analyzes, audits, and approves payrolls for accuracy and SOX compliance.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining payroll procedures, and implementing best practices to ensure compliance with company policies and all regulations.
- Collaborate with the Tax, Legal, Finance, HR, and other corporate teams on projects, payroll-related inquiries, or resolution of issues.
Qualifications- Bachelor s Degree is required. In lieu of a bachelor s degree, an additional 10 years of payroll experience will be considered.
- 10+ years of payroll experience inclusive of a minimum of 3 years of managerial experience, with large employer (5,000+), is required.
- Experience in multi-state payroll.
- Understanding of stock (vesting, options, etc.) and non-qualified deferred compensation plans a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills to include pivot tables and V-Lookups.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
- Extremely structured thinking and strong communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, solution focused.
- Ability to partner with others and collaborate across the organization.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and discretion.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative, dynamic and results driven environment.
Additional InformationAt Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more.We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work. Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at to learn more.
Equal Employment OpportunityFBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable AccommodationsFBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
