Payroll Manager

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking an experienced
** Payroll Manager
** to lead and continuously improve our corporate payroll function across multiple entities. This is a high-visibility role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering closely with HR, Accounting, and IT to enhance systems and processes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-state environment and enjoy leading teams, strengthening controls, and improving payroll operations through technology, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
** What You’ll Do**
* ** Lead & Develop the Payroll Team**  + Supervise daily payroll operations, assign and review work, coach team members, and address personnel matters.  + Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* ** Ensure Compliance & Accuracy**  + Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.  + Ensure company payroll policies are applied consistently across all entities.
* ** Own Payroll Systems & Controls**  + Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes and internal controls.  + Validate payroll accuracy and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.  + Maintain payroll schedules, bi-weekly processing, management reporting, and system updates.
* ** Drive Process Improvement**  + Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes.  + Test and implement system upgrades and enhancements within Workday.
* ** Manage Critical Deliverables**  + Lead year-end payroll activities, including accurate and timely W-2 issuance.  + Review payroll-related invoices and confirm billing accuracy.  + Successfully manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* ** Support the Business**  + Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.  + Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.
** What You Bring
**** Technical Expertise
*** Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and accounting principles.
* Hands-on experience with
** Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday HCM**.
* Experience processing payroll for a
** large, multi-state employer**.
* Oracle General Ledger experience preferred.
** Leadership & Professional Skills
*** Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate payroll professionals.
* Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* High level of discretion and confidentiality.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
** Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (Accounting strongly preferred).
* ** Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
** preferred.
* Minimum
** 5 years of hands-on payroll experience with Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Payroll, required**, including leadership responsibilities.
* Experience in
** agriculture or manufacturing environments
** is a plus.
* Lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization.
* Work with modern payroll technology and systems.
* Partner cross-functionally and influence process improvement.
* Join a stable organization with deep Midwest roots and long-term growth.
* Competitive compensation and benefits.
** Who We Are
** AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations.

AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
* 100% employer funded pension plan
* 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
* Health, dental and vision insurance
* Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
* Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
* Paid time offAg Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify

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