Job Description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What you will be doing

The Payroll Manager oversees accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across the organization. This role manages payroll processing, timekeeping, taxes, benefits deductions, and regulatory compliance while partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors. The Payroll Manager also leads payroll audits, system enhancements, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls with strong controls and accuracy.

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

• Oversee timekeeping, PTO, and attendance data integrity.

• Support payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W‑2s.

• Administer benefits, 401(k), garnishments, and other deductions.

• Maintain and enhance payroll systems; troubleshoot issues and improve processes.

• Partner cross-functionally to resolve payroll issues and support reporting needs.

• Lead, train, and mentor payroll staff; support audits and reconciliations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• Minimum of five years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership of payroll operations and teams

• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, time and attendance systems, and HRIS platforms (UKG and Workday preferred)

• Prior supervisory experience required

• Manufacturing payroll experience strongly preferred

• Experience working with payroll service providers strongly preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with training, education, and change management

• Proven ability to design, implement, and continuously improve payroll processes

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $109,778.00-$139,783.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.

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