Senior Payroll Manager

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute payroll strategies that ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Lead payroll initiatives, including vendor selection, system upgrades, and process improvements, while delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
• Maintain strong financial and operational controls, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and supporting audits with accurate reporting.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to payroll staff and vendor partners, ensuring performance metrics and service-level agreements are met.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external service providers to resolve issues, implement changes, and ensure accurate payroll delivery.
• Monitor and benchmark payroll practices, driving innovation and best-practice standards across the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience managing complex, multi-state payroll operations with expertise in payroll and tax laws.

Why This Role Matters

Oversees the entire payroll function, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, accounting standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls while driving strategic improvements.

Led payroll initiatives, vendor management, and system enhancements to deliver accurate, timely payroll services and improve efficiency.

Provides leadership and direction to payroll staff, fostering collaboration across HR, Finance, and external service providers to resolve issues and maintain service excellence.

Plays a critical role in shaping payroll strategy, implementing best practices, and ensuring that organizational goals and regulatory requirements are consistently met.