Payroll Lead

The Payroll Lead is responsible for supporting and executing Hach North America payroll operations, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role serves as a subject matter expert and day-to-day lead for payroll processes, providing guidance to team members, driving process consistency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Compliance Execute end-to-end payroll processing including salaries, wages, bonuses, garnishments, benefits deductions, and taxes. Ensure accurate and timely payroll updates (new hires, terminations, pay changes). Maintain compliance with payroll laws and internal policies. Support SOX controls and audit requirements. Team Leadership & Support Provide day-to-day guidance and act as escalation point for complex issues. Train new team members and support knowledge sharing. Systems, Reporting & Data Integrity Maintain payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and ensure data accuracy. Prepare reports and partner with Finance for GL alignment. Process Improvement Identify and implement process improvements and maintain SOPs. Support continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to support payroll processes. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years payroll experience with multi-state exposure. Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and systems (e.g., ADP). Preferred: Experience in a public company environment. Exposure to SOX controls and audit processes. Experience mentoring others. US ONLY The compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr