Payroll Supervisor

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
MetLife is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to join our US Payroll Operations team. This virtual team is responsible for semimonthly and weekly payroll processing. The team is also responsible for payroll accounting, partnering with the Tax and Legal departments to ensure compliance, and risk mitigation through standardized processes and controls. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented, professional environment focused on personal accountability and development, this position may be for you!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-orientated and experienced Payroll Supervisor to join our team and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for a wide variety of tasks related to payroll processing activities including performing complex calculations, responding to payroll related inquiries in a professional manner, and transactional data entry as well as general supervision of approximately 4-6 payroll administrators. This role also ensures compliance with company policies, labor laws and regulations.
Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, strong supervisory skills and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. The role requires a commitment to handling sensitive employee information with discretion and understanding of ethical payroll practices and data privacy laws. You'll collaborate closely with your team, company employees, the HR community and information technology support in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Oversee payroll processes ensuring timely and accurate payments to US employees.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state and local regulations including tax laws and reporting requirements.
• Actively participate in optimization of the payroll system including enhancement and maintenance testing with a strong focus on data integrity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and implement best practices.
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff with a strong emphasis on employee development and positive culture evolution.
• Address payroll-related inquiries and escalations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll practices
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, payroll accounting, and payroll compliance requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in excel, payroll, and accounting software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration or a related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience with in-house payroll processing and payroll management
• Oracle HCM payroll (preferred)
• Certified Payroll Professional (preferred)

The salary range for applicants for this position is $66,900 - $91,900.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
$66,900 - $91,900