Payroll Manager - Alsip IL

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Location: Alsip, IL

Pay Scale: Min $85K - Max $115K (US Currency)

Summary: Are you a detail-oriented payroll expert with a passion for optimizing processes and collaborating across teams? We are looking for a dynamic Payroll Manager who is proficient utilizing Workday. This position is a key leadership role in the coordination and management of payroll activities in the United States and Canada.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the processing of the bi-weekly Workday payroll system in the United States and Canada.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of payroll-related documents for the purpose of meeting compliance requirements, documenting activities and providing audit support.
• Coordinate and manage all payroll tax audits in the United States and Canada.
• Coordinate funding of payroll, payroll tax plan obligations with Corporate Treasury.
• Coordination of the reporting and payments by the Griffith Foods Foundation, including review of all donation requests for the appropriate support, processing approved donations for payment and accounting by unit vs. the donation budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience with emphasis in payroll.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, good strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, honesty and integrity.
• Strong leadership and people skills. Ability to raise issues, positively challenge others and be initiative-taking.
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential matters and protect the security of information.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience with a broad range of US states and Canada supporting full cycle payroll of 1,000+ employees.
• Proven experience leading team members to achieve results.
• Proficiency in payroll and time tracking systems, such as Workday, ADP, CloudPay with experience implementing and managing payroll systems.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages with all levels in the organization, including breaking down complex topics for target audiences.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Client-provided location(s): Alsip, IL

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR100679

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-16T19:57:46