Payroll Manager

Ford Motor Company

U.S. Payroll Manager overseeing payroll operations at Ford.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,680 - $212,760 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll for all U.S. employees, including salary, hourly, bonus, and other special payments.
Ensure adherence to tax laws, complying with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, taxes (W-2s), and employee deductions.
Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any payment discrepancies or issues related to pay slips, direct deposits, leaves, timekeeping, overtime/shift premiums, benefit/contribution deductions, and/or tax withholdings.
Design and maintain payroll systems, including timekeeping, data entry processes, and payroll inbound and outbound integrations.
Lead, train, and mentor a team of payroll specialists.
Generate reports for management regarding payroll expenses, tax liabilities, deductions, and other key metrics.
Collaborate with other internal skill teams (HR, Finance/Accounting, Manufacturing, Legal, Tax, etc.) and external partners in the resolution of payroll matters.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
4+ years of experience in payroll management, with a strong understanding of U.S. payroll laws, including FLSA.
Proficiency in payroll software(s) and Microsoft Office (Excel).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
One of the following designations: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), CPA, Enrolled Agent, etc.
Experience with multi-state/jurisdictions payroll.
Familiar with some international payroll requirements, specifically to assist with matters regarding Canadian Commuter Employees and/or International Service Employees.
4+ years of payroll experience with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Basic accounting principles and ability to understand impact to financials.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll managementU.S. payroll lawsFLSApayroll softwaredata entry processestimekeepingreport generationaccount reconciliationtax compliancemulti-state payroll

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershipmentoringcollaboration

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)CPAEnrolled Agent