Global Payroll Manager

Ashland Inc. Global Payroll Manager Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious? Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us. Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Global Payroll Manager to join our Human Resources Team. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Human Resources function. This position will report to the Director of Global HR Services and manage a global team. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across multiple countries, locations and pay groups (union and non-union), ensuring on-time, accurate, and compliant payroll processing. Implement, document, maintain, and continuously improve standard operating procedures and controls Perform and/or oversee payroll reconciliations (gross-to-net, funding, tax, general ledger interfaces) while investigating and resolving variances. Ensure compliance with applicable payroll, tax, wage and hour, and data privacy requirements; coordinate statutory filings and year-end activities. Serve as primary point of contact for payroll audits and controls testing (including SOX); provide documentation and evidence and drive remediation. Manage relationships with third-party providers; ensure service levels, issue resolution, and contract/SLA adherence. Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT to resolve escalations, support business initiatives to deliver a positive employee experience. Payroll process owner (e.g., Workday/Paycom and SAP as applicable) responsible for oversight of testing, upgrades, process changes and integrations. Develop and report key performance metrics and analytics; present insights and process improvement recommendations to leadership. Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members and/or regional partners; set priorities, provide training to ensure consistent execution of global standards. In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related experience required; OR you have 10+ years of direct Global Payroll, multi country experience then a degree is not required 8-10 years managing a multi-country payroll function with full-scope responsibility for reconciliations, internal controls, payroll taxes and general ledger integration Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving ability Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) and comfortable interacting with members of executive team on related tax matters 3-5 years’ experience working with and processing stock awards, defined contribution plans and other bonus schemes. Proven development and application of key performance metrics and analytics Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive company information The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit: Experience with Workday HCM, Paycom payroll and SAP general ledger Professional certification preferred Strong process improvement mentality with ability to leverage AI and other tools driving automation and efficiencies In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit. Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.