Sonoco · 4 hours ago
Leader - North American Payroll
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $153K/yr
7+ years expSonoco is a multi-billion-dollar global company specializing in products and packaging. The Manager of North American Payroll will oversee payroll processing operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering collaboration with key stakeholders in the Finance organization.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Employee competency assessment and execution of key development plans for upskilling and career pathing for each role within the department
Employee motivation and satisfaction
Provide clarity in development needs of team through measurable performance reviews
Triage of immediate issues and Failure Analysis to ensure preventative countermeasures are in place to reduce repeat events
Lead the use of process and data quality score cards and improvement plans
Proactive establishment of audits for ensured accuracy within payroll the organization
Ensure key performance indicators are driving the right actions and behavior in the payroll team
Implement payroll reconciliation best practices
Active leader of projects utilizing Lean methodology to drive process improvement, reduce manual work and optimize the team to eliminate waste
Idea generation and submissions for continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
7-10 years' experience leading a large, multi-state payroll organization
Experience with Workday is highly needed, Equifax, ADP, ServiceNow
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or other related field of study
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control and payroll taxes with practical experience
Driving compliance with SOX controls and GAAP
Change and continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication skills
Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to build a high performing team in a complex environment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
John Pontrello
Senior Vice President Operations, Metal Packaging
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
Recent News
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2025-11-25
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