Senior Payroll Manager

Columbia Sportswear
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Portland
Dec 28, 2024
This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ office near Portland, OR. In-office expectation is 3 days or more per week at manager discretion. ABOUT THE POSITION* Columbia Sportswear Company's Human Resources organization aims to advance company strategy and connect talented people with their passions through work and a life outside. We need passionate people to create exceptional products, differentiated consumer experiences and to grow the business. Our teams ensure the company's success by focusing on attracting and retaining diverse talent, building organizational effectiveness, and supporting the mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing of all employees. This role provides leadership and support to the US Payroll Operations team, comprised of analysts, specialists, and coordinators. The Sr. Manager applies their expert level knowledge to resolve complex issues and assumes accountability for deliverables of the Payroll team. This working-manager role oversees the implementation and operation of Pay & Time practices and continuously evaluates for optimization and efficiency. The position will also manage the functional aspects of Pay & Time systems and solutions in partnership with key stakeholders. HOWYOU'LLMAKE A DIFFERENCE This role will allow the opportunity to contribute in these key areas: Leadership: Manage the Payroll team, providing coaching and direction to team members focusing on service delivery, pay and time administration, data analysis and complex issues and escalations. Accountability: Administer end to end payroll processing outcomes, including adherence to auditing and accuracy practices as defined in Sarbanes Oxley controls. Identifies thematic or systemic barriers and issues and collaborates with internal and external partners to implement corrective action Expertise: Audit payroll outcomes to ensure compliance with relevant standards of core payroll areas such as tax, garnishments, wage and hour, leaves, cafeteria plans, etc. Maintain ad- hoc and periodic reporting to monitor accuracy of outcomes and ensures year-end tax statements and notifications are timely and complete Analysis: Monitor, measure, and drive comprehensive operational performance and practice optimization, identifying efficiencies by establishing scorecards, KPIs and other tools to grow and develop strengths and scope Driver: Oversee and direct team participation in system updates and enhancements related to Pay systems, developing standards of practice for consistent and measurable activity, and assesses opportunity for service delivery impacts that could need additional support Grower: Prepare and participate in a robust performance management practice marrying individual growth and business delivery needs, instilling a strong team and service delivery mindset, and modeling the organizational core values and leadership capabilities Engagement: Gather and evaluate inquiry trends, regularly consulting stakeholders on program performance and adoption. Provide recommendations for mitigation and identifying additional metrics relevant to measuring those programs YOU ARE A strong people leader who can lead, motivate, coach and drive a team of individuals at varying levels to success Known for your excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing Organized, and able to manage multiple, often complex, tasks at the same time, with an ability to stay focused on key timelines and deliverables Proactive, and someone who consistently anticipates stakeholders needs, is self-motivated, accountable, and goal oriented YOUHAVE Bachelor's Degree specializing in HR, Business or related field, OR equivalent work experience in human resources/payroll within a business environment 8+ years' experience with large-company (over 5k) payroll; preferably in an HR environment 6+ years' experience managing a payroll team Multistate payroll processing in a large, fast-paced environment. Canada experience desirable Advanced skills with the ADP Workforce Now application Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams Intermediate experience with Kronos WFC, ADP eTime or other timekeeping applications #LI-AD1 #Hybrid This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.