Senior Manager - Payroll

Overview

Join Lutron as a Senior Manager - Payroll to spearhead our global payroll function out of our world headquarters in Coopersburg, PA. You will lead an in-house team of skilled payroll professionals, foster strong relationships with our payroll vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. Your strategic guidance will be pivotal in optimizing global payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll process for a global workforce across multiple regions, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and international payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of payroll, including base pay, bonuses, and other compensation elements.
• Manage payroll-related reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to support business needs, implement best practices, and enhance the employee experience.
• Lead and mentor the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
• Manage payroll systems, software, and technology platforms to support payroll processing and reporting. Evaluate and implement enhancements to payroll systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Lead projects to automate and integrate HCM system (e.g. Workday), ERP system (e.g. SAP 4/Hana), and ADP payroll (e.g. Celergo / Global View), ensuring optimal use of technology to streamline payroll operations.
• Handle escalated payroll issues, ensuring prompt resolution and maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
• Stay up to date on changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Analyze current payroll procedures to recommend and implement improvements that streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce processing time.
• Prepare and oversee payroll audits, both internal and external.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in payroll management, with extensive experience in multi-state and global payroll operations.
• Expertise in international payroll tax regulations
• Proven experience managing payroll for hourly and salaried populations.
• Preferred Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.
• Proficiency with ADP payroll systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing payroll team.

Lutron Electronics' position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.