What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Operations and Benefits Manager position at Kuraray America, Inc.?
Location: Houston, TX
Welcome to Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI), a leading force in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. Our excellence has been consistently recognized as we are listed among the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for. As an arm of Tokyo-based Kuraray Company, Ltd., with operations in 31 nations and a team of over 11,000, our footprint in innovation is vast.
Kuraray's Commitment: Our dedicated team thrives on the principles of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, fueling our leadership in specialty chemicals. As a part of Kuraray, your path is paved with growth opportunities, backed by comprehensive benefits and a culture that values every individual.
A Day in the Role
As a Senior Payroll Operations and Benefits Manager, each day hinges on accuracy and strategic integration of payroll systems with our robust benefits framework. Mastery over complex compliance landscapes and maintaining seamless operational relationships are central to this role. Day in, day out, you'll be the architect of precision in processing payroll and enhancing efficiency through process improvements.
Core Functions
Explore opportunities with us: kuraray.us.com/careers/
Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Welcome to Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI), a leading force in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. Our excellence has been consistently recognized as we are listed among the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for. As an arm of Tokyo-based Kuraray Company, Ltd., with operations in 31 nations and a team of over 11,000, our footprint in innovation is vast.
Kuraray's Commitment: Our dedicated team thrives on the principles of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, fueling our leadership in specialty chemicals. As a part of Kuraray, your path is paved with growth opportunities, backed by comprehensive benefits and a culture that values every individual.
A Day in the Role
As a Senior Payroll Operations and Benefits Manager, each day hinges on accuracy and strategic integration of payroll systems with our robust benefits framework. Mastery over complex compliance landscapes and maintaining seamless operational relationships are central to this role. Day in, day out, you'll be the architect of precision in processing payroll and enhancing efficiency through process improvements.
Core Functions
- Ensure precise and timely payroll management for multi-state employees.
- Reconcile payroll with internal records, swiftly addressing and resolving discrepancies.
- Collaborate across departments, ensuring compliance with tax and deduction regulations.
- Manage systems integration of benefits into payroll succinctly.
- Stay abreast with labor law updates to proactively refine payroll procedures.
- Build and nurture vital relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
- Initiate process improvements to mitigate errors and optimize workflow efficiencies.
- Regular audit tasks to uphold data integrity and compliance.
- A preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 7-10 years dedicated to multi-state payroll operations and benefits management.
- Expert grasp of labor laws at federal, state, and local levels.
- Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) and Excel expertise.
- A certification in payroll or benefits, such as CPP or CEBS, adds value.
- Adept customer relationship skills and an analytical mind.
Explore opportunities with us: kuraray.us.com/careers/
Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
