Head of Payroll (US & PR)

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As a core member of the Human Resources in Payroll, the Head of Payroll (United States & Puerto Rico) will be leading four managers and their teams, responsible for end-to-end payroll delivery: Payroll Time, Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax and Payroll Accounting. In this role, you will be working with our vendors: ADP & BSI, across HR, IS and the business units to implement best practices, facilitate lessons learned, execute Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and divestitures, and overall excellent service delivery. Additionally, the role sets deadlines and effectively coordinates activities to deliver on objectives. The role also drives process improvements and assists in the evaluation and redesign of processes and technical solutions. This role will work in-person in our Cary, NC office location.

This position reports to

Director HR Shared Service Operations US

Your responsibilities

• Ensures that US and Puerto Rico payroll services are delivered in accordance with all ABB policy directives and in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Proposes and implements the strategic direction of the US Payroll Services organization
• Builds and maintains vendor relationships
• Manages a team of individuals that supports the ABB US model for payroll services. These individuals provide subject matter expertise related to payroll operations
• Ensures that associated accounting transactions follow US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and ABB’s corporate accounting policy
• Drives implementation of streamlined practices and processes across areas of responsibility which will result in cost reduction, improved internal control, process efficiency and excellent customer (employee) satisfaction
• Recruits, retains and develops talented team members
• Builds strong working relationships with various cross-functional groups throughout Human Resources
• Assists with resource allocation and resolution of resource conflicts
• Champion ABB core values and LEAN initiatives
• Partner with other managers, Human Resources Business Partner's (HRBPs), and key stakeholders regarding payroll changes

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree (in HR, Business Administration or Finance,) or management experience preferred
• Minimum of 10 plus years of payroll experience; 5 plus years managing direct reports
• CPP designation preferred
• Must have experience with SAP and Workday
• Experience in a shared services environment is preferred
• Knowledge of HR practices, laws, policies and procedures is a plus
• Exceptional analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with technology programs and platforms - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Email, Outlook Calendar
• Ability to appropriately prioritize work
• Strong detail orientation and time management skills
• Professional demeanor and strong executive presence
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Disability insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us

Global Business Services (GBS) is ABB’s shared services organization which delivers operational and expert services in Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Legal, Global Travel Services and external Customer Contact Centers. With employees based in five main hubs and front offices, GBS provides mainly Business services to ABB teams across the globe as well as supports with external customer inquiries. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.