Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Skokie, IL

Work Arrangement: ON-SITE

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing all U.S. Payroll operations and related processes, including payroll tax activities and payroll accounting functions while staying in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Payroll Manager ensures the delivery of world-class service, including the support of company policies, budgeting and planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll operations, direct payroll vendors and affiliates.
• Define payroll administration policies, procedures and goals. This includes maintaining and applying current internal control standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain systems and employee data to ensure compliance and support business needs.
• Manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.
• Manage all aspects of U.S. Payroll Tax and Accounting activities.
• Direct the timely preparation and distribution of payroll reports and documentation. This includes providing timely and accurate information for mandatory government reports.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reporting.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws by studying existing and new legislation, and advising management on needed actions.
• Manage all payroll-related reconciliations (General Ledger, Tax Filings, W-2s, Cash, etc.)
• Manage payroll tax filings (quarterly and year-end)
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax and other departments to provide insight and support.
• Manage payroll system setup and configuration.
• Manage testing of payroll systems to ensure they have been configured correctly.
• Manage documentation of payroll setup and system configuration.
• Manage internal controls and conduct periodic Audits to ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place.
• Manage wage garnishments, ensure compliance.
• Manage payroll processing for ex-patriot employees, employees with visas and work authorizations to ensure payments comply with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with all employees, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Manage payroll projects.
• Manage, train, mentor and coach Payroll Team.
• Determine key performance indicators for Payroll department.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Experience:

• 5 Years of Payroll and tax experience (multi-state payrolls)

Skills:

• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal/written)
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong sense of urgency and personal commitment
• Ability to handle confidential information and requests
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state taxes/regulations
• Strong accounting skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proficient in MS Excel

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.