Sr. Manager, HR Systems & Payroll

Role description:

The Sr. Manager - HR Systems and Payroll is responsible for the oversight and execution of the North America HRIS and Payroll shared service team to ensure system compliance and that processes and services meet business needs.

 

Responsibilities:

• Create systems, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with all federal, local, and company policies
• Develop and implement processes for HR systems and payroll for standardization and process improvements within the organization
• Work with senior leadership and other stakeholders to plan and ensure support for organizational strategic objectives, leveraging system functionality wherever possible to ease administrative burden and build efficient and effective processes
• Identify and analyze business needs and requirements to translate into effective business-appropriate technology improvements/modifications
• Lead and/or participate in HR center of excellence, cross-functional project teams, to provide and implement effective system solutions to human resources and end users
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within all HR systems through regular review and audit of data
• Ensure responsive HR shared service (HRIS and Payroll) delivery and issue resolution for all levels of the organization
• Partner with our HR IT Business Partners to ensure infrastructure and planning alignment
• Partner with HR Functional Leaders within the organization to ensure payroll and systems meet expectations and are kept up to date with changing business needs
• Oversight of HRIS and Payroll SOX compliance and control requirements are met while supporting internal and external auditor requests
• Establish and implement team KPIs, objectives, and metrics
• Lead and mentor the shared service team by providing guidance, support, and development opportunities
• Manage third-party vendor relationships for HRIS and payroll

 

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field
• Ten (10) years of experience with payroll, timekeeping, and other HR Systems
• Five (5) years of experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in project management resulting in streamlining of processes
• Demonstrated experience in systems implementations and conversions
• Proficient understanding of HR policies, best practices, and employee life-cycle
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters
• Effective interpersonal collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to travel up to 25%

 

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Prior experience with PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, and/or Kronos
• Experience total HCM/HRIS implementation(s)

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with revenues of almost $7 billion.
Today we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.

•    Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
•    Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
•    Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. 

Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. 

We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.