Senior Payroll Manager

Requirements

• Serve as the ultimate owner and accountable leader of the payroll function, with end-to-end responsibility for strategy, execution, compliance, and operational excellence across all jurisdictions.
• Execute and oversee biweekly payroll processing end-to-end, maintaining direct accountability for accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Establish and uphold a best-in-class payroll environment that ensures full compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, proactively identifying and mitigating risk.
• Provide authoritative oversight of all payroll calculations and outputs, ensuring accuracy and integrity across complex scenarios, including multi-state taxation, variable compensation, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee multi-jurisdictional (federal, state, and local) payroll tax compliance, including registrations, reconciliations, and agency correspondence.
• Lead and continuously evolve payroll operations to deliver scalable, efficient, and employee-centric outcomes, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness.
• Function as the organization's subject matter expert and strategic advisor on payroll-related matters, including regulatory changes, compliance exposure, and operational risk.
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control framework, ensuring audit readiness, process transparency, and adherence to governance standards.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence, leveraging technology, automation, and process innovation to modernize payroll delivery.
• Own payroll systems, data integrity, and vendor relationships, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
• Drive cross-functional alignment with HR and Finance, ensuring payroll is seamlessly integrated into compensation strategy, reporting, and financial operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off to recharge
• 401(k)