Payroll Team Lead

We are ReckittHome to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.​Human Resources​Our HR Team are the force for good that bring Reckitt's ambition to life. We work together to ensure the delivery of sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people and performance.Now is an exciting time to be part of shaping the future of HR, influencing an exciting global organisation, while developing business and functional leadership skills, all at the same time.Whatever your role in our HR community, you'll take ownership of your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing our leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, so you'll be supported and mentored to deliver the right plans to drive business performance - and we'll celebrate the results with you along the way.About the roleAre you ready to nurture a thriving HR team within a fast-paced, innovative environment? As the Payroll Team Lead at Reckitt, you will be the cornerstone of HR efficiency and effectiveness. Your leadership will empower a dedicated team to deliver high-standard payroll that ripple through the heart of our organisation. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the way we support our people and fostering a workplace where everyone can flourish. You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll delivery, including reconciliations, payments, IRS/CRA filings, GL files, and month/year-end activities.Your responsibilities• Supervise the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payments to Reckitt employees in the US and Canada, adhering to statutory legislation and company policies• Manage team to ensure vendor completion of all payroll processing tasks and complete sign-off schedule for review ensuring any exceptions and outstanding tasks are documented• Ensure no material audit issues and maintain high standards of customer service• Oversee timely sign-off and upload of bank files for employee payments• Ensure Knowledge Transfer Activities between the GPS team members and the in-country payroll teams are fulfilled to a high degree of understanding• Collaborate with HRSSC and HR Ops to ensure accurate information replication in payroll systems (ADP GV and Celergo)• Manage review and reconciliation of interface reports from Success Factor and handle incoming inquiries per Service Level Agreements• Act as a first point of contact answering inquires and reporting areas of concern to leadership in a timely manner• Assist the NA Site Lead, which may include deputizing for them in their absence• Responsible for the performance management and development of team membersThe experience we're looking for• Bachelor/Master’s degree from a three/four-year college or university required• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a leadership role• Proven experience as a Payroll Lead or similar role• Thorough knowledge of payroll compliances• Good knowledge of Excel and MS Office• Excellent analytical skills• Knowledge of one or more of the Payroll application systems preferred• Effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills• Demonstrated aptitude for acquiring new technical skills in data reporting• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiencesThe skills for successPayroll, Payroll Operations, US Payroll, Canada Payroll, Organizational structure, Coaching skills; Facilitation skills, Change management, Execute plans, Strategic mindset, Employment engagement, Digital literacy, Operational Excellence, Commercial acumen, Courageous leadership.What we offerWith inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.US salary rangesUSD $78,000.00 - $118,000.00US pay transparencyThe base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.EqualityWe recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.