Payroll Manager

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing all U.S. Payroll operations and related processes, including payroll tax activities and payroll accounting functions while staying in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Payroll Manager ensures the delivery of world-class service, including the support of company policies, budgeting and planning.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage payroll operations, direct payroll vendors and affiliates. 
• Define payroll administration policies, procedures and goals. This includes maintaining and applying current internal control standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain systems and employee data to ensure compliance and support business needs.
• Manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.
• Manage all aspects of U.S. Payroll Tax and Accounting activities.
• Direct the timely preparation and distribution of payroll reports and documentation. This includes providing timely and accurate information for mandatory government reports.
• Develop recurring and ad hoc financial and operational reporting.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws by studying existing and new legislation, and advising management on needed actions.
• Manage all payroll-related reconciliations (General Ledger, Tax Filings, W-2s, Cash, etc.)
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax and other departments to provide insight and support.
• Manage payroll system setup and configuration.
• Manage testing of payroll systems to ensure they have been configured correctly.
• Manage documentation of payroll setup and system configuration.
• Manage internal controls and conduct periodic Audits to ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place.
• Manage wage garnishments, ensure compliance.
• Manage payroll processing for ex-patriot employees, employees with visas and work authorizations to ensure payments comply with regulations.
• Communicate effectively with all employees, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Manage payroll projects.
• Manage, train, mentor and coach Payroll Team.
• Determine key performance indicators for Payroll department. 
• Other duties as assigned.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.