Senior Manager, North America Payroll Operations

Join the WK Kellogg Co team in Battle Creek, Michigan as a Senior Manager, North America Payroll Operations
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In this role, you will lead payroll operations across North America, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery for employees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to manage complex payroll processes while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Oversee payroll processing, tax compliance, reporting (W-2, T4), and reconciliations across legal entities.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal policies, and federal/state/provincial regulations.
• Partner cross-functionally (HR, Finance, Benefits) to ensure data integrity and seamless payroll processes.
• Analyze payroll data, identify trends, and drive process improvements and efficiencies.
• Oversee payroll system performance, upgrades, and controls, ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
• Manage payroll budgets, audits, and financial reporting activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Experience managing multi-country payroll operations and complex compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with payroll systems, vendors, and large-scale payroll processing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience leading hybrid and multicultural teams.

$132,800 - $166,000

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.