Senior Payroll Analyst

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

Ford U.S. Employee Payments Team is seeking a new Payroll specialist, who will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation by managing payroll functions, including calculating paychecks, withholding taxes, and maintaining payroll records, while also addressing employee inquiries and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. This role is one of the key positions on the Employee Payments’ (Payroll) Team.

It involves understanding end-to-end payroll processes for U.S. employees, ensuring compliance with local regulations, accurate data management, and timely payments, while also addressing employee queries and collaborating with HR, external service providers, and finance teams. There are several opportunities to learn about Ford payroll taxes, other deductions, and the year-end process of issuance and correction of W-2s for all U.S. employees.

This position is also heavily involved in many key initiatives and projects that relate to tax compliance and launch of the new payroll system (Oracle Cloud). The position does require the candidate to work on site (at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI) at a minimum of four days a week.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
• 2+ years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment
• Familiar with payroll software and systems is a must, including Oracle Cloud or a similar payroll system
• Payroll tax experience is a must (international tax experience is desirable)
• Must keep abreast of legislative / regulatory updates and best practices for payroll including but limited to FLSA, FMLA, and other common payroll compliance related topics
• Understanding accounting principles (debits, credits, general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, etc.)

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Quick learner, self-motivated, can multi-task, and change priorities quickly
• Proactive, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities
• Good communication and presentation skills

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6 - 8 and ranges from $72,. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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