Payroll Operations Lead

Job overview

Payroll Operations Lead is remote in the United States where Kellanova operates; employees in the Battle Creek or Grand Rapids, MI areas may follow a flexible hybrid schedule with five office days per month. The annual salary range is $86,200–$108,400. This role supports payroll operations across Kellanova's U.S. manufacturing facilities. The role leads plant payroll specialists and oversees payroll administration, time and attendance support, and payroll integrity. It contributes to accurate and timely employee pay by strengthening compliance, team capability, and operational processes in partnership with Payroll Processing, Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Plant Leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of 9–12 Plant Payroll Operations Specialists
• oversee payroll transactions, reconciliations, employee pay records, deductions, overpayment recovery, and vendor payments
• support time and attendance processes through UKG
• maintain oversight of PTO plans, grievance and bonus payments, and employee inquiries
• improve processes, controls, and documentation
• support onboarding, training, and talent development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll operations

payroll leadership

plant payroll

payroll compliance

ukg

collective bargaining agreements

team development

grand rapids mi

kellanova

$86,200–$108,400/year

u.s. manufacturing facilities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, employee assistance program, short- and long-term disability, supplemental life and accident coverage, and 401(k) with company contributions.

Why this role

Supports payroll operations for Kellanova's U.S. manufacturing facilities and collective bargaining agreement requirements.

About the employer

Kellanova is hiring for this role. Industry: Payroll Services. Sector: 54.