Rehlko · 1 week ago
Senior Manager - Global Payroll
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$123K/yr - $157K/yr
10+ years expRehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, focused on delivering solutions that sustain and improve life. The Senior Manager Global Payroll Operations oversees all payroll activities for a manufacturing workforce, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while driving operational efficiency and collaborating with various departments.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Direct the full-cycle payroll process for multi-state and multi-country employee populations
Lead end‑to‑end payroll processing for multi‑site manufacturing operations, including high‑volume hourly workforces, shift differentials, overtime, and incentive pay
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal controls to maintain data integrity
Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and best practices
Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to payroll processes
Partner with Labor Relations to ensure payroll practices align with union rules, grievance procedures, and contract renewals
Support audits, arbitration preparation, and labor negotiations with accurate payroll data
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll specialists and supervisors
Establish performance goals, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Maintain expert knowledge of wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory changes
Manage payroll tax filings, year-end processes (W‑2, 1099, etc.), and audits
Oversee payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP) and drive enhancements or implementations
Collaborate with HRIS and IT to ensure system accuracy, integration, and data flow
Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors
Partner with HR on compensation changes, benefits, leaves of absence, and employee data management
Work with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, GL reconciliation, and reporting
Serve as the payroll subject-matter expert for internal stakeholders and executive leadership
Manage relationships with payroll service providers, tax agencies, and third-party vendors
Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure vendor performance aligns with organizational needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in payroll leadership, with at least 5 years leading global payroll operations in a large, multi-country organization preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments
Experience with unionized manufacturing environments
Demonstrated expertise in global payroll strategy development and execution, including experience with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and international payroll/tax regulations
Direct experience with enterprise payroll systems ADP and Workday required, including experience leading systems integration and process transformations
Proven experience leveraging automation and/or RPA tools to streamline payroll processes, improve accuracy and reduce costs
Strong knowledge of upstream payroll inputs (compensation, benefits, stock administration, global mobility and legal) and integrations (Finance, HR, timekeeping, third-party HR/payroll solutions)
Demonstrated record of building, mentoring, and leading geographically dispersed teams of payroll professionals
Experience managing external payroll vendors and developing strong vendor relationships to achieve exceptional outcomes
Strong cross-functional influence skills with proven success collaborating with Finance, HR, IT, Legal and external partners to improve process and ensure business-critical deliverables
Preferred
Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA CPP) strongly preferred
Benefits
Health
Vision
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401(k) with Rehlko matching
Company
Rehlko
Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience, delivering the solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase