Manager, Payroll

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose:

The Payroll Manager has a crucial role within the Honda Organization, holding responsibility for overseeing and directing Time to Payroll processing activities. The Payroll Manager leads a team that is built to deliver accurate payroll processing, ensure legal & statutory compliance along with adherence to internal policies while maintaining accurate payroll records. Continuous Improvement and support of payroll related projects are also key to overall success. The role also ensures the team are effective and efficient with their various roles which includes training, mentorship, guidance, and support. Manage relationships with payroll-related vendors and strong customer service focused approach in dealing with the Honda Associates and/or key stakeholders. Partners with the auditors ensuring appropriate levels of payroll internal controls are executed.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise and Coach Payroll Team:
  
  
  
  • Lead and manage the various teams within the payroll organization. Direct staff to meet payroll service level expectations.
  • Provide guidance, training and development, and overall support to team members.
  • Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Foster staff development via formal training and developmental assignments
  
  
  
  

• Ensure payroll is accurate and timely:
  
  
  
  • Meet SLA expectations for payroll accuracy
  • Ensure accurate processing of wage payments, taxes, and deductions
  • Ensure garnishments are accurately processed
  • Ensure payroll adjustments including time adjustments are processed accurately
  • Safeguard the financial well-being of the organization
  • Implement best practices to streamline payroll procedures.
  
  
  
  

• Create, Maintain and Ensure Staff Compliance with Payroll Procedures:
  
  
  
  • Develop and implement efficient systems to process payroll transactions.
  • Manage time input ensuring timekeeping systems and processes accurately track employee work hours and the hours are paid accurately
  • Develop thorough testing scenarios & direct staff to ensure system upgrades are thoroughly tested
  • Manage legal changes to the system via various sources ensuring the system is up to date with legal and statutory changes.
  • Monthly, Quarterly and Yearend procedures are completed accurately and timely including accurate W2 statements, IRS and SSA reporting.
  
  
  
  

• Ensure Compliance:
  
  
  
  • Stay informed about payroll regulations, both at the federal, state and local levels
  • Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and payroll tax obligations are accurate and timely.
  • Meet crucial deadlines for payroll processing.
  • Ensure controls are effectively designed and performed; documentation meets audit, external and SOX requirements.
  • Ensure a records and retention program is effective to meet future requirements.
  
  
  
  

• Develop and Maintain Positive Relationships with Honda Department Leads:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with SOX auditors to avoid audit deficiencies
  • Work closely with HR, Finance teams and vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• BA in Business Administration or equivalent
• CPP Certification is a plus
• PMP Certification is a plus
• 10+ Years of Payroll Experience
• 5+ Years of Leadership or equivalent experience
• 3+ Years of SAP Payroll Experience
• 2 years of Kronos or related time and attendance system experience
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Excellent mathematical skills. Proficient with excel formulas.
• Excellent communication skills including PowerPoint development
• Excellent PC skills including navigating complex time and payroll systems
• Strong leadership and staff development including delivering training
• Ability to translate complex information into terms employees and leaders are able to understand

Working Conditions:

• Limited travel
• Managing multiple concurrent tasks, meeting numerous deadlines, addressing many internal supervisors and ex-pat staff requests.
• Addressing constant change from internal (AHM) business processes

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.