Payroll Manager

Olin Winchester, LLC (Winchester), considered one of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturers, is seeking a Payroll Manager. This position will be located at the Lake City Army Ammunitions Plant in Independence, MO. With a reputation steeped in tradition, we have earned the moniker, ‘The American Legend’ by delivering on our commitment to excellence in everything we do – including staffing our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with diverse, energetic employees.  Read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity and join our quest for the best.     

Essential Functions*

• Direct and oversee the preparation and validation of payroll related functions including Peoplesoft, CostPoint, Shop Floor Time, and bi-weekly pay for approximately 1700 employees.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of a payroll team engaged in computation, documentation and processing of payroll wages and related deductions.
• Generate reports for the union and respond to requests to address union grievances.
• Resolve employee payroll issues.
• Provide staff coaching, address performance, identify and support development opportunities.

Position Requirements*

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Bachelor’s Degree** preferred or a minimum of five years relevant managerial work experience.
• Minimum of two years manufacturing industry and union relations experience preferred.
• Experience using Payroll systems; PeopleSoft, Shop Floor Time, and Kronos preferred.
• Must be able to manage multiple processes and work well under time sensitive deadlines.
• Superior communication (verbal and written), organization, time management, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies.

What’s in it for you?

• Paid parental leave (up to 160 hours) and additional leave programs 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective Day 1 
• Fertility Benefits (lifetime maximum $25,000) 
• 401(k) with an employer match and retirement contribution account
• Paid Time Off  
• Volunteer Paid Time Off Program 
• Short term incentive program participation
• Diverse Employee Networks
• Alternate work schedules (location/role specific) 
• Employee Ammunition Purchase Program

Why Winchester?

Winchester is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation.  Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing.   Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.    

*This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

**Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.  

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US. 

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Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.