Payroll Manager

As a Payroll Manager, you will oversee the daily operations for producing, reconciling, and distributing pay for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canadian employees. You will lead a team of Payroll Specialists to ensure we are meeting all regulations, and process payroll timely and accurately You will play a key role in the account reconciliation process, always operating with a continuous improvement mindset. Utilizing your can-do, go-getter attitude, you’ll use critical thinking skills and draw on your industry expertise to meet deadlines, and get the job done. This role is primarily remote; however, there could be times where work in Battle Creek, MI is needed.

Kellogg is progressing toward unleashing our full potential by the end of 2023. After this portfolio transformation journey is complete, this role will support Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast. Learn more about our bold next steps at UnleashingOurPotential.com.

If you have a passion for payroll and the ability to multi-task, we want to meet with you! Together we’ll shape a stronger future for our company, and your career.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

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  Process Improvement – Review and adapt departmental plans and priorities to address any resource or operational challenges. Recommend and implement modifications to existing corporate policies, to address challenges and ensure compliance
• Payroll Acumen – On a daily and weekly basis, you will be responsible for producing and reviewing payroll related general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring employee payroll records are accurate for 13 US based plants as well as hourly and salaried employees in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada
• Leading and Developing People – You will lead a team of Payroll Specialists and will be accountable for oversight of their day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for the management, engagement, and retention of your team including focusing on people development and coaching. You will set direction and guide this team in meeting critical deadlines
• Collaborate – You will partner with payroll system administrators, tax and compliance, as well as human resources and other key stakeholders to provide expertise and support in regard to payroll matters, solving issues and improving processes

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Required:

• Associates Degree with at least 5-7 years extensive payroll experience, or Bachelors Degree with at least 3-5 years extensive payroll experience.
• Proven record of managing payroll in a Fortune 500 Company, or for employee populations of >/= 10,000 with multiple legal entities
• Finance or accounting experience with account reconciliation as a focus
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally at all levels of the organization, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Extensive payroll software experience; preferably Dayforce
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Ability to think critically, pay attention to detail and employ strong analytical, and decision-making skills

WHAT’S NEXT

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellogg interview.

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please email USA.Recruitment@kellogg.com.

This role takes part in Locate for Your Day, Kellogg’s hybrid way of working that empowers office-based employees to, in partnership with their managers, find a balance between working from home and the office.

ABOUT KELLOGG COMPANY

Kellogg Company is a multibillion-dollar company with over 30 thousand employees all over the globe. We are proud to make delicious foods that people love – foods that you grew up with like Frosted Flakes, Cheez It, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Crunchy Nut, Pringles, as well as innovative foods such as MorningStar Farms, RX bar, and Noodles. Our KValues and BetterDays commitments are at the core of who we are, what we believe and what brings us together. We’re proud to say we’ve been awarded with Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity”, Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces”, and many more awards that you can check out here.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion has been part of our DNA since the beginning. Clearly stated in our Code of Ethics, “we have respect for individuals of all backgrounds, capability and opinions.” We believe that equity is more than leveling the playing field. It is making sure barriers, both tangible and intangible, are removed. Interested in the numbers? We hold ourselves accountable with our yearly Features report.

Kellogg is proud to offer industry competitive Total Health benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this link.

Let’s create the future of food,

Kellogg Recruitment