Senior Manager, Payroll Operations - Americas

Senior Manager, Payroll Operations - AmericasPortfolio Business: Corporate J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.Position Summary: The Senior Manager, Payroll Operations - Americas is responsible for leading accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations for the United States and supporting the ongoing evolution of the company's global payroll operating model. This role initially serves as the operational leader for U.S. payroll supporting approximately 2,300 employees and will progressively assume responsibility for Payroll Operations across six additional locations in Canada, Latin America, and South America as the organization advances its Global Payroll transformation strategy.Principal Leadership Duties:U.S. Payroll Operations LeadershipAmericas Regional Payroll LeadershipPayroll Transformation and Global Payroll StrategyCompliance, Controls, and Risk ManagementVendor and Stakeholder ManagementSpecialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills:Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.Proven experience leading complex US payroll operations for organizations with 1,500+ employees.Strong expertise in U.S. federal, state, and local payroll compliance requirements.Experience managing multi-state U.S. payroll operations and leading payroll operations across multiple countries.Experience supporting payroll through HRIS, payroll system, or vendor transformations.Experience managing external payroll providers and service delivery relationships.Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive process improvement initiatives.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.Excellent communication and executive presentation capabilities.Preferred Direct payroll experience within Canada and/or Latin America.Experience participating in global payroll transformation or shared services initiatives.Experience with payroll operating model design and payroll vendor consolidations.Manufacturing or industrial sector experience.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Pro, ADP, Dayforce, Workday Payroll, or other major payroll platform(s).Strong project management skills, including participation in system implementations, process redesign, and change management initiatives.Demonstrated success presenting payroll strategy, compliance matters, and operational metrics to senior HR and Finance leadership.Experience establishing payroll KPIs, service level agreements, governance frameworks, and vendor performance scorecards.Ability to work effectively across multiple cultures, countries, and time zones.Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Italian is a plus.Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance. J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required.