Payroll Manager

About AGP Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is a cooperatively‑owned agribusiness engaged in the procurement, processing, marketing, and transportation of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Founded in 1983, AGP is the world’s largest soybean processing cooperative, operating multiple plants across the Midwest and internationally. Job Overview Ag Processing Inc (AGP) seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and continuously improve our corporate payroll function across multiple entities. This high‑visibility role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering closely with HR, Accounting, and IT to enhance systems and processes. Responsibilities Lead and develop the payroll team; supervise daily payroll operations, assign and review work, coach team members, and address personnel matters; foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations and ensure company payroll policies are applied consistently across all entities. Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes and internal controls; validate payroll accuracy and ensure proper posting to the general ledger; maintain payroll schedules, bi‑weekly processing, management reporting, and system updates. Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes; test and implement system upgrades and enhancements within Workday. Lead year‑end payroll activities, including accurate and timely W‑2 issuance; review payroll‑related invoices and confirm billing accuracy; manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels; lead special projects and initiatives as assigned. Qualifications Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and accounting principles. Hands‑on experience with Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday HCM; experience processing payroll for a large, multi‑state employer; Oracle General Ledger experience preferred. Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate payroll professionals; excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; high level of discretion and confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (Accounting strongly preferred); Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred. Minimum five years of hands‑on payroll experience with Workday HCM, Time Tracking, and Payroll, including leadership responsibilities; experience in agriculture or manufacturing environments is a plus. Benefits 100% employer‑funded pension plan / 401(k) (Roth and traditional options) with company match. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Life, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance. Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts. Paid time off. Wellness program; tuition reimbursement; adoption assistance; company‑paid life insurance; long‑term disability insurance; salary continuation. Equal Opportunity Employer Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify. #J-18808-Ljbffr