What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Job Purpose:
The Payroll Manager has a crucial role within the Honda Organization, holding responsibility for overseeing and directing Time to Payroll processing activities. The Payroll Manager leads a team that is built to deliver accurate payroll processing, ensure legal & statutory compliance along with adherence to internal policies while maintaining accurate payroll records. Continuous Improvement and support of payroll related projects are also key to overall success. The role also ensures the team are effective and efficient with their various roles which includes training, mentorship, guidance, and support. Manage relationships with payroll-related vendors and strong customer service focused approach in dealing with the Honda Associates and/or key stakeholders. Partners with the auditors ensuring appropriate levels of payroll internal controls are executed.
Key Accountabilities:
Supervise and Coach Payroll Team:
Lead and manage the various teams within the payroll organization. Direct staff to meet payroll service level expectations.
Provide guidance, training and development, and overall support to team members.
Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Foster staff development via formal training and developmental assignments
Ensure payroll is accurate and timely:
Meet SLA expectations for payroll accuracy
Ensure accurate processing of wage payments, taxes, and deductions
Ensure garnishments are accurately processed
Ensure payroll adjustments including time adjustments are processed accurately
Safeguard the financial well-being of the organization
Implement best practices to streamline payroll procedures.
Create, Maintain and Ensure Staff Compliance with Payroll Procedures:
Develop and implement efficient systems to process payroll transactions.
Manage time input ensuring timekeeping systems and processes accurately track employee work hours and the hours are paid accurately
Develop thorough testing scenarios & direct staff to ensure system upgrades are thoroughly tested
Manage legal changes to the system via various sources ensuring the system is up to date with legal and statutory changes.
Monthly, Quarterly and Yearend procedures are completed accurately and timely including accurate W2 statements, IRS and SSA reporting.
Ensure Compliance:
Stay informed about payroll regulations, both at the federal, state and local levels
Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and payroll tax obligations are accurate and timely.
Meet crucial deadlines for payroll processing.
Ensure controls are effectively designed and performed; documentation meets audit, external and SOX requirements.
Ensure a records and retention program is effective to meet future requirements.
Develop and Maintain Positive Relationships with Honda Department Leads:
Collaborate with SOX auditors to avoid audit deficiencies
Work closely with HR, Finance teams and vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
BA in Business Administration or equivalent
CPP Certification is a plus
PMP Certification is a plus
10+ Years of Payroll Experience
5+ Years of Leadership or equivalent experience
3+ Years of SAP Payroll Experience
2 years of Kronos or related time and attendance system experience
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
Excellent mathematical skills. Proficient with excel formulas.
Excellent communication skills including PowerPoint development
Excellent PC skills including navigating complex time and payroll systems
Strong leadership and staff development including delivering training
Ability to translate complex information into terms employees and leaders are able to understand
Working Conditions:
Limited travel
Managing multiple concurrent tasks, meeting numerous deadlines, addressing many internal supervisors and ex-pat staff requests.
Addressing constant change from internal (AHM) business processes
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Free Drinks Onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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