Manager, Payroll Industrial Products Group

The Marmon Group LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Payroll Manager is a key leader responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of payroll operations across multiple business units within Industrial Products Group in North America. This role plays a critical part ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll processing. This position will lead payroll strategy, manage vendor relationships, and serve as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and executive leadership on payroll-related matters.

This highly visible role requires deep expertise in multi-state payroll operations, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement and technology-driven solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead payroll operations across the Industrial Products Group, overseeing North America payroll as the company’s primary payroll authority.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple companies and pay frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly) with accuracy and timeliness.

• Supervise and mentor direct reports, ensuring effective workload management, performance development, and team collaboration.

• Oversee time and attendance systems and maintain confidential payroll records in the company’s payroll system.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and relevant international payroll regulations, union agreements, and company policies.

• Process payroll changes including hires, terminations, compensation updates, garnishments, and benefit deductions.

• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate payroll deductions and third-party remittances.

• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in partnership with HR.

• Serve as liaison with payroll processing partners, tax agencies, and external partners on payroll matters.

• Administer 401(k), deferred compensation, and required statutory benefits.

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll tax filings and jurisdiction setup/closure in North America.

• Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations, support audits and reporting.

• Review payroll transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with payroll processing provider.

• Manage expat tax equalization payments with external accounting firms.

• Schedule and process special or off-cycle payrolls.

• Participate in payroll-related projects, committees, and cross-functional teams.

• Research and resolve stale payroll checks in accordance with state regulations.

• Prepare payroll journal entries, W-2s, and follow up on tax return issues.

• Recommend improvements to payroll policies and procedures.

• Provide ad hoc reporting and perform other duties as assigned.

• Exercise and model confidentiality with personal, private information

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND KEY EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including experience in multi-state/multi-location environments.

• Certification in Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred

• Proven experience leading and managing payroll teams, including mentoring, performance management, and workload prioritization.

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and GAAP principles.

• Proficient in Workday, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Enhanced E-Time, ADP Smart Compliance and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Customer-focused with a collaborative and professional demeanor.

• Passionate about payroll, technology, and mentoring others.

Pay Range:

80,000.00 - 120,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related s