Payroll Supervisor

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity is a leading global industrial technology company committed to creating a safer, sustainable, and more connected future. With over 90,000 employees worldwide and presence in approximately 130 countries, TE specializes in connectivity and sensor solutions advancing sectors such as transportation, energy, automated manufacturing, and data centers.

Role Overview

The Payroll Supervisor will ensure the precise and timely execution of payroll operations and related reporting. This includes handling payroll processes, administering payroll systems, computing taxes and adjustments, managing tax filings, disbursing payments, and maintaining payroll records. The position reports directly to the Regional Payroll Manager and involves managing payroll for Ireland and eight small-headcount countries, maintaining compliance with local laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll activities to guarantee accurate and on-time weekly and monthly payrolls, including those for Board members, quarterly-paid staff, and small jurisdictions.
• Ensure adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements across multiple regions.
• Perform payroll audits and verify the effectiveness of payroll controls and procedures.
• Support payroll closing activities for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end, including reporting and reconciliation tasks.
• Coordinate with pension funds, social security, insurance providers, tax authorities, and auditors to maintain statutory compliance.
• Lead and support the payroll team daily, acting as the main escalation contact.
• Provide excellent customer service by resolving employee and manager payroll inquiries promptly via Zendesk.
• Work toward achieving STAR Level 2 certification by fostering collaboration, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the main payroll liaison for Ireland and collaborate on payroll system rollouts and upgrades.
• Partner with stakeholders including HR, Finance, Accounting, and Global Mobility on payroll initiatives.
• Ensure accurate processing of payroll data changes, taxes, stock compensation, and mobility charges within deadlines.
• Work with Accounting to reconcile and verify payroll data completeness and accuracy.
• Manage statutory benefit registrations and deregistrations, ensuring proper reflection in payroll systems.
• Supervise payroll service providers and approve payroll processing and associated invoices.
• Contribute to payroll policy development and ensure compliance with current and forthcoming standards such as SOX.
• Coordinate payroll onboarding/offboarding, including support for international assignees.
• Lead statutory and business reporting activities such as Gender Pay Gap, Pay Transparency, and employee headcount reports.
• Identify and implement opportunities for payroll process improvements and compliance enhancements.

Candidate Profile

• 4 to 6 years of supervisory experience in payroll with comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end payroll functions.
• Expertise in payroll processing, reconciliation, internal controls, and tax compliance.
• Experience managing local payroll tax obligations.
• Proven ability handling payrolls for employee groups exceeding 500 people.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-resolution skills.
• Capacity to perform detailed tasks accurately while managing stress effectively.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and driving continuous process improvements.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Accounting and finance knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Oracle, ADP, and other payroll technologies.
• Experience across multiple payroll platforms and systems.
• Understanding of payroll processes related to expatriates and international assignments.
• Leadership experience in payroll system implementations and cross-functional projects.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonuses
• Health and wellness incentives
• Employee stock purchase program
• Community outreach and charity event participation
• Employee resource groups

Important Notice

Be aware that fraudulent recruitment scams impersonating TE Connectivity have occurred. The company does not request fees at any stage of recruitment, and all authentic job openings are posted on the official TE website. Recruitment emails originate only from addresses ending with @te.com. Report suspicious communications to appropriate authorities.