Payroll Lead

Job Title: Payroll Lead

Job Type: Exempt/ Full -Time

Location: Remote

Positions: 1

Reporting to: Senior Payroll and Retirement Manager

About Us:

Tate Americas is a key business within Kingspan Data Solutions and is at the forefront of delivering integrated solutions to the rapidly expanding data centre market. We combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and operational excellence to deliver complex, mission-critical projects for some of the world’s largest technology companies.

With significant investment and ambitious growth plans, Tate is evolving beyond traditional manufacturing to become a fully integrated solutions provider, offering customers a seamless delivery model from design and manufacturing through installation, commissioning and final handover.

About the Role:

The Payroll Lead oversees payroll processing activities to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation. This role supports payroll operations, resolves complex payroll issues, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies. The Payroll Lead plays a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, enhancing employee satisfaction, and driving operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation.
• Process payroll transactions including wages, deductions, bonuses, adjustments, and other payroll-related activities.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Ensure payroll schedules, deadlines, and reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Resolve complex payroll issues, including tax discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports.
• Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations and assist with implementing necessary updates.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to payroll team members and cross-functional business partners.
• Assist with training and onboarding payroll staff on systems, processes, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of payroll systems and tools.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment across payroll processes.
• Participate in compliance training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to company policies and reporting concerns appropriately.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of payroll processing or payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, or similar systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll data analysis.
• Experience supporting multi-state and/or international payroll operations preferred.
• Experience with ERP or HRIS systems integrated with payroll preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous process improvement.
• Advanced competencies in communication, planning and organizing, compliance, teamwork and collaboration, and problem solving.

What You'll Get

• Pay range: $90,000 USD to $100,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus.
• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

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