Payroll Manager - LT Corporation, Inc.

Position Description for Payroll Manager, LT Corp

Company: LT Corp

Reports to: HR Director, LT Corp

Location: Toledo/Northwest Ohio Region, Remote

Company Overview:

LT Corporation (LT Corp), based in Cleveland, Mississippi, is the parent company of a Family of Companies including Buckeye Fabricating Company, Kryton Engineered Metals, LP Cylinder Service, Inc., LT Corp Logistics, Tate Metalworks and Quality Steel Corporation, with eight locations in the U.S.

LT Corporation began as Quality Steel Corporation in 1957 founded by Lowry Tims. The Company’s commitment to excellence - caring for employees, serving customers, and having a positive impact on local communities - is core to its mission.

At LT Corp, our purpose is to continue to improve the lives we touch, to help others grow, thrive, and succeed, further lived out in our Core Beliefs and Values and in the Way We Lead. We provide a positive and supportive environment with other extraordinary total rewards including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a competitive match 401(k) to help our employees plan for their secure futures consistent with our long-term value creation approach.

Position Summary:

The Payroll Manager, LT Corp is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for LT Corp and its family of operating companies. The Payroll Manager collaborates across the HR team for accurate and compliant time keeping and resolving all payroll questions are HR, leaders and employees. The Payroll Manager partners with the HRIS Manager and Benefits Manager to ensure payroll processing, time keeping, taxes, pay data and integrations are accurate and compliant. The Payroll Manager leads a Payroll Specialist and is a key collaborative position for the HR team and the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate and compliant payroll processing with multiple pay structures for operating companies, ensuring accuracy and on time completion in the payroll system.
• Partner with the Payroll Specialist, HRIS Manager and all HR Partners to ensure payroll data is accurate, timely, and questions or issues for payroll are resolved. Review and verify entered data to ensure accuracy in payroll.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and maintenance of all related records.
• Own the payroll process that is managed through the Time and Attendance system. Train HR or Supervisors on the system. Assist HR Partners with questions or issues with the system. Partner with the HRIS Manager on system or data & reporting issues.
• Prepare standard payroll reports as needed for audits or compliance.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with company policy and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to payroll and taxes, including obtaining state and UI tax IDs for new employees or entities. Remain aware of potential changes being proposed to payroll laws at any level.
• Lead by example, demonstrating LT Corp’s “The Way We Lead” (servant leader, devoted, resilient, growth mindset, team player, trustworthy, fun-loving) leadership traits and reinforcing LT Corp’s purpose, core beliefs, and values to all team members.
• Respond to and resolve employee questions concerning payroll in a timely manner demonstrating The Way We Lead, showing resilience and demonstrating servant leadership.
• Build strong relationships with the HR leadership team and HR Partners across LT Corp companies. Demonstrate a growth mindset for learning and in understanding how policies and processes are applied and administered in alignment with our Core Values and The Way We Lead.
• Support projects in HR team including HRIS and Benefits.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive U.S. payroll experience, including large company experience, preferably in a complex or multiple operating company manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multiple payroll processing systems including Paycor required.
• Experience transitioning from one payroll system to another required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and urgency to meet payroll deadlines
• Professional, positive approach with team members and vendors
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• High self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Aligned with highest integrity and family values
• Experience with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools a plus

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business or HR preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Travel

Limited travel may be required to company or customer sites.

LT Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,

status as a protected veteran, or disability.