Payroll Manager

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading global payroll for approximately 5,000 employees across North America, Europe, Canada, UK, Asia. The ideal candidate is experienced in multi-state payroll operations, is strategic and passionate for creating innovative payroll solutions.

The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage and lead the payroll function and team


• Ensures accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions


• Manage and audit compliance with all local laws in North America, Europe, Canada, UK, and Asia


• Support internal and external audits for US payrolls, including any jurisdictional audits by local, state, and federal agencies


• Serve as subject matter expert in US payroll, including compensation, benefits, garnishments, and payroll tax reporting


• Work to continuously improve the payroll function, and explore opportunities for streamlining, efficiency improvement and cost reduction


• Participate in execution of new payroll related business initiatives in close cooperation with Payroll Director


• Build partnerships and manage third party vendors to uphold service standards


• Research business problems; and identifies trends and escalates to Director for guidance


• Validates root cause analysis developed by associates to discover the source of problems


• Captures and reports on operational metrics; escalates issues to Director in a timely manner

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

• 7-10 years experience in progressive Payroll positions, with direct reports

• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
• Excellent understanding of multi-state payroll and taxes
• HCM/ECP (SAP) or ADP GlobalView experience preferred
• Demonstrated management experience in a professional, dynamic environment
• Collaborative, team-oriented leader
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks and projects
• Continuous improvement mindset

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.