Payroll Manager

Company: Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. Job Description: Payroll Manager – Workday Expert | Remote Lead payroll operations. Drive process excellence. Be the go-to expert in a global organization. At Mitsubishi Chemical America, we believe in solutions that improve everyday life — from advanced materials to sustainable innovations that shape the future. Behind our business success is our people, and ensuring they are supported, paid accurately, and cared for is essential. That’s where you come in. We’re searching for a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll team and operations in the U.S. and across the Americas. This role is more than processing numbers — it’s about leadership, compliance, technology optimization, and making payroll a trusted, seamless experience for every employee. You’ll be hands-on in troubleshooting issues, leading upgrades, integrating new divisions, and ensuring our payroll systems evolve with our business. If you are a Workday Payroll expert with strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement, this is your chance to make an impact in a highly visible, strategic role. What You’ll Do As Payroll Manager, you’ll: Lead & Mentor – Manage a team of up to five Payroll Specialists, providing coaching, training, and support to help them excel. Own the Payroll Cycle – Oversee accurate, timely payroll processing for multiple states and entities, including expatriate and inpatriate payroll. Be Our Workday Expert – Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Drive Compliance – Manage payroll tax administration, state and local registrations, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Innovate & Improve – Conduct audits, analyze processes, and recommend system enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience. Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership teams across the business to ensure payroll aligns with organizational goals. Support Growth – Lead payroll integration projects as new business divisions join our centralized Workday platform, including process conversion and data migration. Be a Trusted Advisor – Act as the go-to subject matter expert for payroll processes, policies, and system configurations. What We’re Looking For You are more than a payroll professional — you’re a problem solver, a leader, and someone who thrives in complexity. Here’s what will set you up for success: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3+ years in management or supervisory roles Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration (required) Strong understanding of multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data manipulation) Payroll certifications (CPP or FPC) are a plus Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to work with stakeholders at every level Experience in leading payroll process improvements, audits, and system upgrades Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical America? At MCA, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We are a global organization with a strong local presence, and we believe that people are our greatest strength. Here’s what you can expect when you join us: A collaborative, people-first culture where your expertise is respected and valued Opportunities to lead meaningful projects that impact thousands of employees across the Americas Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package Flexibility with a virtual/remote role Professional development opportunities, including exposure to global payroll practices and advanced Workday system optimization A chance to work with a company committed to sustainability, growth, and innovation “The salary range for this position is $128,400 – 168,500​. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.