Associate Manager, Payroll (Remote) at Stryker in Columbus, OH

Associate Manager, Payroll (Remote) Location: Michigan, Kalamazoo 4100 East Milham Rd Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite At Stryker, payroll is more than processing—it’s about precision, trust, and impact. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while strengthening compliant, scalable payroll operations across borders. If you thrive at the intersection of payroll expertise, systems leadership, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. What You Will Do Payroll Operations Manage end-to-end U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle runs, terminations, severance, and leave payments. Oversee payroll calculations, reports, audits, and reconciliations to ensure accurate, timely delivery aligned with service level agreements. Compliance & Payroll Tax Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws and Canadian federal and provincial regulations, including garnishments and agency inquiries. Manage payroll tax filings, remittances, adjustments, and year-end reporting (W‑2, T4, T2200) in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Systems & Process Improvement Serve as subject matter expert for payroll systems, supporting implementations, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing optimization. Lead testing and validation while driving automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Audit, Reporting & Controls Lead payroll-related internal, external, and regulatory audits, including maintaining audit-ready documentation and internal controls. Perform reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting to provide accurate payroll insights to HR and Finance partners. Leadership & Collaboration Lead, develop, and support payroll team members while resolving escalated payroll issues and providing payroll expertise. Partner with HR, Finance, Accounting, and vendors to support cross-border payroll, expatriate, and relocation processing. What You Will Need Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or 6 years equivalent professional experience) Minimum 6 years of payroll experience, including U.S. multi-state payroll Experience using enterprise payroll systems, including Workday Payroll, ADP, or Dayforce Demonstrated knowledge of payroll tax compliance, filings, remittances, and garnishment processing Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis functions Preferred Qualifications Experience with Canadian payroll operations strongly preferred Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification Experience using payroll tax engines or compliance platforms Experience supporting payroll system implementations or large-scale payroll transformations While not required, proximity to Kalamazoo, Michigan is preferred. United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location. Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Additional Locations: Houston, Texas, Phoenix, Arizona, Columbus, Ohio