Payroll Specialist

Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. When you join us, you’ll be able to contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution.

In this position...

Ford U.S. Employee Payments Team is seeking a new Payroll specialist, wo will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation by managing payroll functions, including calculating paychecks, withholding taxes, and maintaining payroll records, while also addressing employee inquiries and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. This role is one of the key positions on the Employee Payments’ (Payroll) Team. It involves understanding end-to-end payroll processes for U.S. employees, ensuring compliance with local regulations, accurate data management, and timely payments, while also addressing employee queries and collaborating with HR, external service providers, and finance teams. There are several opportunities to learn about Ford payroll taxes, other deductions, and the year-end process of issuance and correction of W-2s for all U.S. employees. This position is also heavily involved in many key initiatives and projects that relate to tax compliance and launch of the new payroll system (Oracle Cloud). The position does require the candidate to work on site (at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI) at a minimum of three days a week.

What you'll do…

• Manage Core Payroll Operations: Accurately process and audit payroll using Oracle Cloud, ensuring timely payment and compliance with all federal, state, and regional regulations.


• Perform Analysis & Reporting: Conduct post-payroll variance analysis for taxes (like FICA, Federal, State, Hypo) and prepare key payroll metrics and data for quarterly reviews, including W-2/W-2C statistics.


• Handle Adjustments & Corrections: Process payroll balance adjustments and W-2/W-2C corrections for current and prior years, often involving complex scenarios (e.g., unearned wages, tax status changes) and requiring collaboration with various internal teams (HR, Finance, other Payroll teams).


• Lead Year-End Processes: Own the annual year-end W-2 process, coordinating data, managing timelines, and conducting audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.


• Ensure Compliance & Resolve Issues: Assist with implementing payroll compliance updates (FLSA, FMLA, etc.), research and resolve payroll discrepancies, and respond to internal/external audit requests.


• Drive Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function.


• Work Environment: Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, maintaining strict attention to detail and confidentiality.

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required


• 2+ years of experience processing and/or calculating payroll in a multi-state environment


• Familiar with payroll software and systems is a must, including Oracle Cloud or a similar payroll system


• Payroll tax experience is a must (international tax experience is desirable)


• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint


• Must keep abreast of legislative / regulatory updates and best practices for payroll including but limited to FLSA, FMLA, and other common payroll compliance related topics


• Understanding accounting principles (debits, credits, general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, etc.)


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Quick learner, self-motivated, can multi-task, and change priorities quickly


• Proactive, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical abilities


• Good communication and presentation skills

Even better, you may have…

• Master's Degree


• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) desirable

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

2024 New Hire Benefits

This position is a banded position salary grade 6-8. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.