Payroll Manager

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our team at our Jacksonville, Florida location. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manages payroll staff who processes the bi-weekly, monthly and supplemental, multi-state payroll for 1200+ employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure all employee data changes are processed accurately and timely.
• Ensure systems are set-up and updated to reflect our current employee base, including wages, benefits, sick and vacation time in line with federal, state and company requirements.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, labor agreements, procedures and regulatory agencies by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Partners with Sr. Manager Global Payroll to drive continuous improvement via ongoing global process evaluations and assessments.
• Manage projects to develop streamlined payroll procedures and compliance with global controls for change management and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Oversee month end and year end closing process payroll including YTD earnings, W-2's, etc. and prepare reports for reconciliation.  
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Oversee internal and external audits including; SOX, 401k, governmental, R&D and workers compensation.
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly and year end reports.
• Own existing payroll systems and lead system integrations/ reviews and tasks associated with new company acquisitions.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing.
• Other projects as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 5 + years’ experience minimum.
• Experience with Dayforce, UKG and SuccessFactor preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Proficient Excel Skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and trust.
• Pro-active/priority setting/time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present clear and well documented findings and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, policies, procedures.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficient in English is essential
• Communication skills verbal and written

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.