Payroll Manager
Alpha Baking Company • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026
Company Overview:
Alpha Baking Company is a leading food manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality products and delivering exceptional service to our customers. To support our continued growth and operational excellence, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Payroll Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, a commitment to accuracy and compliance, and a passion for improving processes that support our employees and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Administration:
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processes, including data entry, validation, and processing for employees in a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Ensure timely and accurate payroll disbursements in compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
- UKG Suite Expertise:
- Utilize and leverage the UKG suite of products to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency.
- Stay updated on the latest features and functionalities of UKG products and implement them to improve payroll processes.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify areas for process improvement in the payroll cycle and implement solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Documentation Management:
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of payroll processes, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and keep documentation up-to-date.
- Union Relations:
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements as it relates to payroll related items.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Stay abreast of legislative changes and industry best practices related to payroll and ensure compliance.
- Generate and analyze payroll reports for management and regulatory purposes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Proven experience as a Payroll Manager in a manufacturing environment with multiple unions.
- Technical proficiency with the UKG Pro and Workforce Management (Dimensions) suite of products.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations in a unionized setting.
- Process improvement and documentation expertise.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $108,000–$127,000 per year (median ~$117,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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