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Johnson Health Tech North America

Payroll & HRIS Manager

Johnson Health Tech North America, Hoffman Corners, Wisconsin, United States

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Position Overview Under the direction of the Senior Human Resources Manager, the Payroll & HRIS Manager supports multiple divisions and oversees the daily operations of payroll processing and related general accounting duties. This role manages payroll accounting functions, maintains payroll‑related financial records, and partners with HR, Finance and external auditors to support internal controls and reporting requirements. The position is part of a knowledgeable, flexible and enjoyable HR team that works closely with all aspects of the organization. This is a supervisory position.

Responsibilities

Manage and process employee payroll information, ensuring accurate and timely payment is made to employees for each payroll period.

Ensure compliance with wage, hour, tax and benefit laws and regulations.

Review and approve payroll reports, reconciliations and adjustments.

Manage garnishments, deductions and employee time/attendance records.

File required documents and reports in accordance with the Company’s, state and federal payroll guidelines (e.g., W‑2s, garnishments).

Make recommendations to support new processes or improve current processes.

Prepare training materials, guides and documentation when needed.

Respond to payroll questions and concerns of employees, researching records and involving other resources/staff as needed.

Serve as primary administrator for the HRIS, maintaining and updating system configuration, security roles, workflows and data integrity.

Develop, automate and deliver HR and payroll analytics.

Partner with HR and IT to improve processes, increase efficiency and enhance user experience.

Troubleshoot HRIS issues.

Oversee general ledger entries, payroll journal postings and account reconciliations.

Support the finance teams with month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate recording of payroll and benefit costs.

Prepare reports for management and external stakeholders as required.

Coordinate with auditors and provide necessary payroll and accounting documentation.

Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive financial data.

Stay current with HR payroll policies and public policy changes affecting payroll rules and guidelines; provide input to policies and procedures for payroll processing.

Build professional Excel reports from payroll reporting software.

Supervise and train payroll staff, providing coaching and feedback.

Develop efficient processes and recommend system enhancements.

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

Perform other projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required.

Additional consideration given for Certified Payroll Professional certification (CPP).

Experience:

Minimum of six years processing payroll for a multi‑state employer.

2‑3 years in a payroll or HRIS leadership role.

Experience with computerized payroll systems and HRIS systems.

Paylocity experience is a plus.

Experience with local, state and federal pay and taxation regulations.

Advanced knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices and procedures.

Thorough understanding of general accounting, payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

Expert Excel skills including v‑lookups and pivot tables.

Excellent analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Exceptional attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and provide a high level of customer service.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Human Resources and Administrative

Industries: Wholesale, Manufacturing and Wellness and Fitness Services

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