Payroll Analyst II

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Position Overview

The primary role of Payroll Analyst II is to provide subject matter expertise to the team and the Business on payroll related compliance and guidance.  Audit and review the monthly payroll for accuracy and completeness as well as any related tax remittances and third-party payments.  This position is responsible for all external and year end filing and reporting requirements.    The position requires an individual with payroll expertise who can be relied on to test and provide advice on complex payroll issues and/or changes in legal requirements.  This position will also play a key role in compliance with SOX requirements; ensuring the integrity of payroll postings. This position will continue to support employee data changes as a part of regular work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or update the various changes for the employee pay affecting payroll (contract modifications, personal details etc.) monthly according to company policy and proper approval level. Review the payroll for accuracy and compliance with SOX guidelines prior to approval and submission for payment to employees.
• Review all government filings and payments to ensure compliance with local country laws
• Prepare and remit all external reporting, inclusive of year end filings.
• Responsible for guidance on regulatory changes related to local country laws as well as testing these changes within our SAP system.
• Provide high level of customer experience while partnering on employee and manager related issues.  Meet with the Business on a regular basis to discuss payroll issues, changes to the Business and/or upcoming regulatory changes in payroll.
• Works with the Regional Payroll Process Lead to implement regulatory changes in McCormick’s payroll system (i.e. SAP).  Provides guidance on testing changes in the system.
• Assists team with most complex problems related to reconciliations of FI to Payroll accounts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Certification in Payroll (preferred)
• Fluent English, French and Italy would be a plus
• Advanced competency with Excel and Microsoft Office.  SAP experience preferred

Experience

• Experience and knowledge of local Payroll regulations and how to apply to McCormick
• Payroll processing experience for UK and/or France + Poland, US and Canada
• Additional experience with payroll vendors would be a plus.
• Must be able to review payroll transactions and compile the information into a meaningful format for management review
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply good judgment, excellent complex problem solving, analytical and organizational skills, project management experience, relationship management and communication skills (both written and oral), with the ability to effectively interact with all levels.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.