The role:

The Sr. Manager of Benefits and Payroll oversees the strategy and administration of employee benefit programs and payroll processes for Kao North America (US and Canada) . You will help ensure that employee Benefits and Payroll are handled compliantly, and in a way that supports employee satisfaction and our goals.

You will ensure benefit plans are competitive and operationally compliant, creating strategy, examining costs, and managing external vendor relationships. You will manage payroll processing for the US and Canada. You will direct the work of the Sr Benefits Analyst, Benefits Analyst II, Benefits ERISA Consultant, Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Specialist and Canada Payroll Specialist (dotted-line report).

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a competitive salary and bonus. We also offer a hybrid work environment.

What you will do:

Employee Benefits Programs:

Leads the strategy and administration of the Health & Welfare and Retirement Plans, both qualified and nonqualified, designed to attract and retain qualified team members in the US and Canada
Leads the Annual Open Enrollment process including system set up, comprehensive communications and payroll deductions
Manages the company's leave administration programs: STD, LTD, FMLA, Parental Leave, Time-Off programs, Non-medical FMLA and Workers' Compensation

Payroll Administration:

Oversees US and Canada Payroll processing, payroll tax management and unemployment tax management. Ensure payroll compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws, deductions, and other regulatory requirements
Approves bi-weekly payroll. Approves set-up of new pay codes across KAI. Assists in resolving issues with payroll vendors
Review and audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding benefits offerings, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and other Government compliance; conduct periodic internal operational audits for compliance; FASB Compliance for Post Retirement Plan- monitoring caps
Manages government VCP or other IRS correction filings
Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and government regulations related to payroll, benefits, and taxes (e.g., FLSA, ACA, FMLA)

What you will need:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
5-7 years of experience in HR, with experience strategizing, implementing, and managing payroll and benefits
Experience managing HR teams and payroll systems is required
Experience with HRIS and Payroll software

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 1 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great benefits packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

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Senior Manager, Benefits & Payroll