As a member of the America’s Payroll Team, this Payroll Leader manages and supports payroll for the Americas region which includes 5 countries and over 2,100 employees’ residing in United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.  This role will lead the Americas payroll team to execute accurate, timely and compliant payrolls for all countries. Responsible for support with implementations, divestitures, acquisitions and ensures tax and regulatory compliance. Responsible for all reconciliations of tax liabilities and other withholding tax in compliance with country and local regulations. This position is responsible for review, coordination and implementation of new processes and new systems in accordance with Global Payroll initiatives. Ensures administration of payroll policies, procedures and regulations. This position also works closely with Human Resources, Stock Plan Administration, Benefits, and reporting are compliant and correct. Trains, Leads and supports a team of Payroll Specialists. Responsible for being the SME for all countries supported. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Owns the entire America’s payroll and time and attendance process from start to finish, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing, delivery, and reconciliation of all payrolls Leads America’s Payroll team in processing multi-country global exempt and non-exempt payroll, including, processing new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses, etc. Oversees and ensures compliance in payroll tax and regulatory reporting, and year end payroll tax reporting.  Reviews and performs all necessary approvals and controls. Partners with Internal Audit ensuring payroll meets all SOX and audit procedures are met. Manages in the development, implementation and maintenance of all payroll policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible for enhancements to payroll systems and procedures due to changes in local tax laws, regulations, company programs and policies. Works with accounting firm to support employees on international assignment regarding taxes. Ongoing identification of operational & regulatory risk, ensuring clear mitigation plans are identified, tracked and implemented  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency and service delivery Stay updated in changes with payroll and tax legislation  Ensures high value customer service to employees Other projects/tasks as assigned  
