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This role offers the opportunity to drive a payroll transformation while also overseeing day-to-day delivery for a complex, high-volume US employee population. You will play a key role in shaping the future payroll operating model, ensuring compliance, building strong vendor relationships, and delivering a seamless employee experience.\nKey Responsibilities:\nTransformation and Implementation\nLead the end-to-end implementation of a new payroll provider, ensuring business needs and processes are captured and translated into functional requirements\nAct as the primary payroll SME during the implementation process, helping design and embed new payroll processes, systems, and controls\nEstablish and embed the managed service model, ensuring clear processes, service levels, and accountability between the business and vendor\nBuild and maintain robust governance and compliance controls to ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to US federal, state, and local regulations\nPartner with HR, Finance, HRIS specifically Payroll and Workforce Management Product Manager, and executive stakeholders to align payroll operations with business objectives\nServe as the primary liaison with the payroll provider, overseeing performance against contractual obligations and SLAs\nSupport change management and communications activities to ensure a smooth transition for employees and internal teams\nDocument processes, train internal stakeholders, and ensure readiness for steady-state operations post-implementation\nDrive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, reporting, automation, and employee experience\nBusiness-as-Usual (BAU) Payroll Management\nOversee the delivery of payroll services by the managed service provider, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance\nMonitor, investigate, and resolve payroll issues or escalations in partnership with the provider\nEnsure payroll tax filings, reporting, and statutory requirements are met through effective vendor oversight\nManage internal and external audits, ensuring all payroll data and processes meet audit and compliance standards\nProvide leadership, guidance, and development to payroll team members or functional leads\nDeliver clear reporting and insights to leadership on payroll metrics, risks, and opportunities\nRequirements:\n10+ years of payroll management experience, with at least 5 years leading payroll system implementations or managed service transitions\nStrong knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements\nProven experience leading complex payroll transformation projects in large or multi-state organizations\nDemonstrated vendor management experience, including contract oversight and SLA monitoring\nExcellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels\nAnalytical mindset with a focus on accuracy, controls, and compliance\nExperience with UKG time and attendance and ADP GlobalView technology a distinct advantage.\nArdagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people with sales of $5.5 billion in 2025.\nArdagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!\nArdagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.\nThe anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $111,900.00 and $167,900.00 per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.\nBenefits Offered:\nMedical, prescription, dental and vision plans \nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) \nLife insurance \n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid holidays and vacation \nShort- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) \nApprenticeship programs\nProfessional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups\nPlease note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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