Payroll Manager

Ag Processing Inc (AGP) is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and continuously improve our corporate payroll function across multiple entities. This is a high-visibility role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering closely with HR, Accounting, and IT to enhance systems and processes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-state environment and enjoy leading teams, strengthening controls, and improving payroll operations through technology, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Develop the Payroll Team

  • Supervise daily payroll operations, assign and review work, coach team members, and address personnel matters.

  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure Compliance & Accuracy

  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

  • Ensure company payroll policies are applied consistently across all entities.

• Own Payroll Systems & Controls

  • Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes and internal controls.

  • Validate payroll accuracy and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.

  • Maintain payroll schedules, bi-weekly processing, management reporting, and system updates.

• Drive Process Improvement

  • Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes.

  • Test and implement system upgrades and enhancements within Workday.

• Manage Critical Deliverables

  • Lead year-end payroll activities, including accurate and timely W-2 issuance.

  • Review payroll-related invoices and confirm billing accuracy.

  • Successfully manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Support the Business

  • Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.

  • Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and accounting principles.

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday HCM preferred.

• Experience processing payroll for a large, multi-state employer.

• Oracle General Ledger experience preferred.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate payroll professionals.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (Accounting strongly preferred).

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

• Hands-on payroll experience with Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Payroll, preferred, including leadership responsibilities.

• Experience in agriculture or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization.

• Work with modern payroll technology and systems.

• Partner cross-functionally and influence process improvement.

• Join a stable organization with deep Midwest roots and long-term growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Who We Are

AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes: 

• 100% employer funded pension plan

• 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts

• Paid time off

Ag Processing Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify