Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Payroll Manager, you'll lead the charge in various Payroll functions and staff with tasks including weekly and bi-weekly US & Canadian payrolls; unclaimed property; Prevailing Wage and certified payrolls; and a variety of operational and tactical processes. You will be the mentor and team lead for Payroll staff to ensure timeliness; accuracy and compliance initiatives are met. You’ll be supported by our dedicated leadership team to help you reach your career goals.

What You'll Do:

Mentor and lead Payroll staff ensuring timeliness; accuracy and compliance initiatives are met

Provide on-going training and feedback to staff for payroll systems; new or updated process/procedures and legislative or payroll tax changes

Manage large scale process and system improvement initiatives and projects that require cross functional teams and multiple process changes

Audit and monitor various internal processes as well as inquiries and open help cases for efficiencies and accuracy

Point person for payroll processing escalations and problem solving

Ensure all month-end and quarter close tasks are completed accurately and meet auditing timelines

Manage the union process ensuring reports and payments are made timely and accurately; work with union auditors as needed and ensure continued compliance

Work with staff and outsource vendor to ensure payroll tax compliance and that all tracers are resolved timely

Interface with multiple, interdependent stakeholder groups

Establish updated policies and procedures to reflect process improvements or changes

Develop timelines and communication strategy to key stakeholders and users, including preparation of collateral materials and reference guides

Perform necessary training for all users and stakeholders

Ensure compliance with all SOX and other internal audit policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with existing internal and external regulatory governance

Evaluate key controls, recommend and establish updated and streamlined payroll audit program

Ensure unclaimed property meets due diligence and audit ready compliance

Develop plans that outline branch issues, opportunities, and best practice programs

Recruitment, selection, training, and development of direct report(s)

Organize workload and schedules within department to accommodate field requirements

Preparing/delivering performance evaluations and compensation recommendations

Requirements:

Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising or managing Payroll, preferably in a multi-functional setting with geographically dispersed employee base

Experience in US and Canadian payroll

Experience with system implementation

Experience in dealing with an internal and external customer base

Experience with multiple payroll and timekeeping systems (Workday preferred) and the ability to troubleshoot issues

Ability to manage projects and meet critical deadlines

Experience with payroll taxes and all jurisdictional requirements

Highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent communication, flexibility, empathy, and persuasiveness

Business oriented with sense of urgency; focused on actions and results and able to prioritize well

Leadership, including coaching and guiding

This individual will need to rely extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Business office with casual business attire and use of a personal computer. Some travel required (0-20%)

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

Paid Parental Leave

United Compassion Fund

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

Paid Sick Leave

An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.