Careers at Ingredion

About Ingredion:

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Ingredion is seeking a dynamic Head of Time to Pay, North America to develop and implement payroll strategies to scale payroll operations and related systems.

What you will do (Responsibilities):

• Design and implement payroll system policies and procedures for US/Canada, including internal time and attendance controls to ensure consistent practices, risk mitigation, and compliance

• Govern T2P end-to-end timekeeping and payroll operations for US/Canada, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of payroll. Execute key payroll system implementations, process optimization, and transformation programs

• Maintain internal control documentation and participate in key control activities for payroll, identifying and mitigating risks associated with payroll and timekeeping processes

• Develop and deliver training materials related to time and attendance and payroll to employees, managers, and HR as necessary, acting as a change agent

• Identify, lead implementations, and execute payroll projects or process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll and timekeeping operations

• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, including financial statements and compliance reports.

• Lead or assist on special tasks and projects such as M&A payroll integration, entity setup, and system implementations

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local payroll providers and vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery, acting as the relationship owner with payroll vendors

• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to collaborate on the Time to Pay digital transformation partnership and technology integrations roadmap, including payroll Self-Service Employee Portals and Data and Process Governance

• Actively engage, collaborate, and communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure business objectives and priorities are met and executed effectively for seamless payroll operations

• Ensure compliance with payroll and wage regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements in each jurisdiction.

• Oversee the US/Canada payroll team supporting full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring all local and regulatory deadlines are met. Recruit, train, coach, and develop best-in-class talent to be subject matter experts and points of contact for all internal and external payroll inquiries, achieving business goals and metrics

What you will bring (Experience and knowledge):

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of 15 years progressive experience and expertise in Payroll and Time & Attendance process strategies, Country / Province payroll taxes and related controls and risk mitigation strategies including deductions by Country or as applicable

• Experience managing a team of payroll professionals and ability to coach and develop talent

• Experience transforming a payroll function to maximize automation, scalability, and cost-effectiveness

• Payroll qualification preferred (e.g. Certified Payroll Accountant or equivalent)

• Workday (HRIS) and UKG, ADP Globalview payroll product suite (or other well-known payroll platform) advanced knowledge preferred

Who you are (Skills and behaviors)

• A time to pay expert with deep payroll expertise and tax knowledge for the US, Canada, and Mexico including process design and technology implementation

• A servant leader capable of inspiring change, elevating capabilities and executing large, cross-functional projects

• An excellent communicator, collaborator, and relationship builder

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

• Comfortable with ~20% travel within region

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

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 disability—mental or physical—marital 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.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

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.