Manager, Payroll – US and Canada

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester IL

Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days/week on-site and 2 days/week remote)

Payroll Manager

Are you a payroll leader who thrives on driving operational excellence building trusted partnerships and transforming processes through innovation Ingredion is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada supporting more than 5000 employees across 10 pay groups in a dynamic and growing organization.

In this highly visible role youll do more than manage payroll. Youll serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders helping ensure accurate compliant and efficient payroll operations while championing automation process improvements and best practices. You will collaborate closely with teams across Total Rewards Corporate Accounting Finance and Audit and provide meaningful insights to executive leadership.

Were looking for a hands-on leader with deep expertise in U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll regulations taxation and payroll accounting. The ideal candidate combines technical excellence with a customer-first mindset strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex payroll data into clear actionable recommendations for stakeholders at all levels.

If youre passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences strengthening controls and compliance and shaping the future of payroll operations through innovation wed love to hear from you.

Why youll make an impact:

• Lead payroll operations for a large complex U.S. and Canadian workforce.
• Drive process standardization automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders and executive stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure compliance accuracy and strong payroll controls.
• Influence and support key business decisions through data-driven insights.

What Youll Bring:

Were looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8 years of payroll experience including complex U.S. and Canadian payroll environments.

What Sets You Apart

• A collaborative mindset and proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and functions.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels including executives.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented self-motivated and results-driven with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and resilient with the ability to thrive in a global evolving organization.

Youll be successful in this role if youre an organized proactive leader who combines payroll expertise with strong business acumen a customer-focused mindset and a passion for driving operational excellence.

Why Join Ingredion

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
• Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.