Payroll & Time Management Supervisor
Essity
About the role
Lead payroll and workforce time management across the US and Canada while managing a payroll team. This Philadelphia-based hybrid role requires three days in the office and 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years leading people. You’ll own ADP payroll and Kronos Dimensions / UKG Workforce Management, with Workday integration experience preferred.
The Payroll & Time Management Supervisor – North America is responsible for leading payroll and time administration operations across the United States and Canada. This role manages a team of payroll professionals and serves as the functional owner for payroll and workforce time management processes, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local requirements.
The position serves as the primary business lead for ADP payroll systems and Kronos Dimensions / UKG Workforce Management, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, IT, and external vendors to optimize payroll delivery, support manufacturing teams, and drive consistent service delivery across North America.
In addition to overseeing payroll and workforce time management operations, this role champions a digital-first employee experience by driving adoption of employee and manager self-service capabilities, expanding the effective use of case management and ticketing solutions, and promoting continuous improvement across payroll and timekeeping processes. The Supervisor is accountable for identifying opportunities to automate, simplify, standardize, and improve processes while strengthening operational efficiency, control, and employee satisfaction.
The ideal candidate should be located in Philadelphia and able to work three days a week in office.
What You Will Do
- Payroll Operations Leadership
- Time & Attendance Management
- System Ownership & Optimization
- Employee Self-Service, Ticketing & Service Delivery
- Compliance, Controls & Risk Management
- Reporting, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state U.S. and/or Canadian payroll administration.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience managing payroll teams.
- Advanced knowledge of ADP payroll platforms and Kronos Dimensions / UKG Workforce Management.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, ticketing/case-management tools, reporting, and payroll system implementations or enhancements preferred.
- Experience with Workday HCM integrations with payroll and workforce management platforms preferred.
- Strong knowledge of payroll operations, payroll taxation, wage and hour compliance, timekeeping rules, payroll accounting, internal controls, and year-end activities including W-2, T4, and regulatory reporting support.
Compensation and Benefits
Expected Compensation
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO offering with Paid Holidays
- Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.