Payroll Manager
Company
Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.
About the role
Lead & Mentor – Manage a team of up to five Payroll Specialists, providing coaching, training, and support to help them excel.
Own the Payroll Cycle – Oversee accurate, timely payroll processing for multiple states and entities, including expatriate and inpatriate payroll.
Be Our Workday Expert – Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
Drive Compliance – Manage payroll tax administration, state and local registrations, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Innovate & Improve – Conduct audits, analyze processes, and recommend system enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership teams across the business to ensure payroll aligns with organizational goals.
Support Growth – Lead payroll integration projects as new business divisions join our centralized Workday platform, including process conversion and data migration.
Be a Trusted Advisor – Act as the go-to subject matter expert for payroll processes, policies, and system configurations.
Responsibilities
- Lead & Mentor – Manage a team of up to five Payroll Specialists, providing coaching, training, and support to help them excel.
- Own the Payroll Cycle – Oversee accurate, timely payroll processing for multiple states and entities, including expatriate and inpatriate payroll.
- Be Our Workday Expert – Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
- Drive Compliance – Manage payroll tax administration, state and local registrations, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Innovate & Improve – Conduct audits, analyze processes, and recommend system enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership teams across the business to ensure payroll aligns with organizational goals.
- Support Growth – Lead payroll integration projects as new business divisions join our centralized Workday platform, including process conversion and data migration.
- Be a Trusted Advisor – Act as the go-to subject matter expert for payroll processes, policies, and system configurations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
- 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3+ years in management or supervisory roles
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration (required)
- Strong understanding of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation)
- Payroll certifications (CPP or FPC) are a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to work with stakeholders at every level
- Experience in leading payroll process improvements, audits, and system upgrades
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration (required)
- Strong understanding of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation)
- Payroll certifications (CPP or FPC) are a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to work with stakeholders at every level
- Experience in leading payroll process improvements, audits, and system upgrades
Skills
- Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration
- Strong understanding of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation)
- Payroll certifications (CPP or FPC) are a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to work with stakeholders at every level
- Experience in leading payroll process improvements, audits, and system upgrades
Benefits
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
Flexible working arrangements, including a virtual/remote role
Professional development opportunities, including exposure to global payroll practices and advanced Workday system optimization
A chance to work with a company committed to sustainability, growth, and innovation
Pay
The salary range for this position is $128,400 – 168,500 . Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Schedule
Virtual/Remote Role