Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the organization's payroll processing. This includes ensuring accurate and timely payroll calculations, tax reporting, and compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws. The Payroll Manager will also be responsible for maintaining payroll records, reconciling payroll accounts, and providing support to employees and management regarding payroll-related inquiries. This position will guide and perform the day-to-day workload of the department and ensure resources are devoted to the necessary priorities while driving key continuous improvement projects not only as the incumbent in this roll, but as directed by Graco senior leadership.

What You Will Do At Graco

• Provides deep oversight of payroll systems, processes, policies and personnel within Graco payroll

• Supports preparation of weekly, semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll by validating hours, earnings, and deductions

• Performs input of employee maintenance for all payroll related data and timekeeping systems

• Manages quarterly and annual reviews of payroll tax deposits including SUI, Fed, State, Local withholdings and filings W-2, 940, 941, etc

• Advanced garnishment system knowledge for managing system updates and enhancements including system testing

• Follows recordkeeping requirements under FLSA and IRS regulations

• Serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex payroll inquiries

• Works with and supports HR in resolving basic and complex employee payroll questions and issues 

• Educates employees and managers on payroll processes and controls.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within payroll

• Drive standardization of processes across the organization through identification of best practices

• Support direction of the payroll team as identified by the global shared services management to include documentation of all processes and procedures

• Responsible for adherence and audits for SOX compliance

• Responsible for the supervision, onboarding, training, hiring, coaching of the payroll team

• Take on extra responsibilities such as problem resolution as they arise

What You Will Bring To Graco

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

• CPP or FPC preferred

• Minimum of 5 years payroll processing experience

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

• Advanced multi-state payroll tax knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills

• Strong customer service skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Power to Be
At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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