Payroll Leader (New Joint Venture)

Job Description:

Payroll Leader, USAC & UK

Job Title

Payroll Leader. USAC and UK

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

3M announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital to form a new Joint Venture which will combine Scott Safety and Madison Fire and Rescue. 3M's deep expertise and track record in the safety industry combined with Bain Capital's capability to integrate businesses, accelerate growth and drive synergies make this an ideal partnership.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The successful candidate may be employed by 3M prior to closing and the position is expected to transition to the Joint Venture following completion of the transaction. Role scope and timing are subject to business needs and successful transaction close.

For more information, please refer to the press release: 3M to create a leading fire and safety business; acquires Madison Fire & Rescue and combines with Scott Safety - Mar 19, 2026

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As a Payroll Leader, you will play a critical, hands-on role in executing and supporting payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. This is a "working leader" position where you will ensure completion of payroll processing while also serving as a key point of coordination for payroll activities, vendor interactions, and process improvements.

You will help ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, while supporting global alignment and driving continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning work end-to-end, solving complex payroll challenges, and contributing beyond day-to-day processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Maintain overall responsibility and coordination for UK payroll operations, partnering with in-region resources and vendors to ensure accurate and compliant processing.

• Serve as a key point of contact for payroll vendors (e.g., ADP), supporting issue resolution, data validation, and ongoing service delivery.

• Process and review complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, off-cycle payments, deferred compensation, and other special payments.

• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support compliance requirements (including SOX controls).

• Support payroll-related projects and system enhancements, including testing, implementation, and production support for Workday and payroll integrations.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with evolving payroll regulations; proactively flag risks and support updates to processes and controls.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation to improve consistency, scalability, and team effectiveness.

• Support issue resolution and escalations by researching payroll discrepancies and partnering with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance) and external vendors.

• Identify and contribute to process improvement opportunities, including automation, efficiency gains, and enhanced employee experience.

Required Qualifications

• High School degree/GED (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of eight (8) years' experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

• Bachelor's degree (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Payroll, Human Resources, and/or Finance in a private, public, government or military environment

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP experience

• Microsoft Excel experience including ability to write macros

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated project management experience

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

• Experience with customer collections and dispute resolution

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working directly with customers on payment-related issues

Work location:

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size

and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 06/22/2026 To 07/22/2026 Or until filled

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