Manager - NA Payroll Time Management

Company: Toyota
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we're looking for
Toyota's Corporate Shared Services Payroll Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Payroll Time Management Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a team that handles the time and labor reporting that supports the accurate and timely payroll processing for 55,000+ team members across the North American Operations (includes US, Canada & Mexico)
Reporting to the Sr. Payroll Manager, the person in this role will lead and manage the Corporate Shared Services Payroll department's objective to focus on accurate and timely payroll processing while delivering an excellent team member experience.
What you'll be doing

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  Lead a team of 13 skilled analysts and consultants to ensure delivery of accurate time & labor files according to set deadlines for weekly and biweekly multi-state payrolls for a total of 55k team members across the US and Canada.
  
  
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  Manage partnerships with third-party vendors related to payroll processing and delivery, including special projects and process improvements.
  
  
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  Practice process improvement techniques to identify, re-engineer and enhance processes to improve quality and efficiency.
  
  
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  Identify and resolve escalations or complex issues with strong emphasis on root cause analysis.
  
  
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  Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing multiple systems (i.e., HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, Case Management, etc.) to support a unique and complex organization.
  
  
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  Partner with CSS Project Services to prioritize business project requests by working with key stakeholders to understand business needs and validate changes related to various payroll systems.
  
  
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  Collaborate with key departments across the organization including HR, Benefits, Compensation, Policy, and System Support to partner and provide input on key policy and process changes.
  
  
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  Lead team for all assigned year-end and year-begin activities to support new time & labor policies, system enhancements, and statutory requirement changes.
  
  
  What you bring
  
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    Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
    
    
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    Demonstrated strong leadership and team-building skills with the proven ability to influence and motivate team members and collaborate across other groups in the organization.
    
    
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    Progressive years of time & labor processing experience for a multi-FEIN/multi-state employer, with a minimum employee population of 10K, utilizing UKG Workforce Central & Dimensions.
    
    
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    Thorough knowledge of US wage and hour laws and ability to apply company policies, procedures, regulatory practices, and legal requirements.
    
    
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    Proven ability to effectively lead, communicate and collaborate across a diverse and highly complex organizational structure while adapting and staying flexible to changing business needs.
    
    
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    Customer-first mindset with the ability to facilitate and build business relationships based upon an understanding of the customer needs and processes.
    
    
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    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; analytical and organizational skills.
    
    
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    Proven experience to be successful in a lead role for cross-functional projects.
    
    
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    Experience with multiple HR/Payroll and Time & Labor systems, including UKG Pro, Workday, UKG Workforce Central/Dimensions, and Service Now.
    
    
    Added bonus if you have
    
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      Advanced Degree.
      
      
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      Experience with time and attendance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
      
      
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      Experience managing operations or help desk with a proven track record of meeting SLAs.
      
      
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      Active American Payroll Association (APA) membership and CPP/FPC designations.
      
      
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      Canadian time & labor/payroll processing experience.
      
      
      What we'll bring
      During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
      
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        A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
        
        
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        Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
        
        
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        Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
        
        
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        Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
        
        
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        Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
        
        
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        Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
        
        
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        Paid holidays and paid time off.
        
        
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        Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
        
        
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        Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
        
        
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        Relocation assistance (if applicable).
        
        
        Belonging at Toyota
        Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
        Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
        Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .

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