At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wire, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

The Payroll Supervisor supervises payroll representatives, ensuring that all processes are properly executed in a timely manner. They operate as the subject matter expert in payroll and Human Resources Information System and serve as the escalation point to resolve issues while continuously looking for improvements in operational processes and designs. This individual manages effective internal/external client relationships within own area of responsibility and builds client relationships in the wider group or unit.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities.
• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience.
• Experience with HRIS/Payroll software

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret day-to-day business objectives and execute payroll practices and policies accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage, hour, and payroll related laws. Stay informed with the changes and updates to the laws.
• Supervise Payroll staff and prepare work schedules to ensure execution of payroll activities.
• Assist in monitoring workload and evaluate direct reports.
• Ensure team members acquire necessary skills and performance attributes, in line with business and personal development needs.
• Schedule and hold periodic refresher course on the timesheet review and approval process. Also, timely educate new managers.
• Prepare necessary payroll related reports and documentation for insurance, benefit, and financial audits.
• Monitor and analyze expenditures and reserves for employee benefit plans.
• Serve as Plan Administrator for the employee Retirement Plan.
• Monitor timely filing and reporting of payroll withholdings and taxes.
• Preparation of other required reporting to governmental agencies and employees.
• Assist Benefits with open enrollment.
• Escalate potential service issues to leadership.
• Key stakeholder for payroll sections of financial statements. Reviews and ensures accuracy during month end & year end close processes. 
• Educate team members on new or enhanced operation procedures and policies.
• Identify process improvement initiatives and define standards for new processes.
• Cover for team members in back-up role for absences and/or high-volume work efforts.
• Implement and maintain departmental metrics

Skills Needed

• Ability to effectively supervise team members, work as a member of that team, and organize work activities for other members of that team.
• Strong, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced office environment.
• Typical work hours consist of 45+ hours per week.
• Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity.

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.