Senior Payroll Manager hybrid
Senior Payroll Manager hybrid
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Job Description
Our client an Am 100 law firm is seeking a Senior Manager Payroll to oversee the firms U.S. payroll operations ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. This role provides strategic leadership while managing payroll staff and safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive compensation data. The Senior Manager will play a key role in supporting the firms overall compensation practices and aligning payroll processes with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
Direct and manage payroll processing across all U.S. offices with strict compliance to federal state and local regulations.
Oversee complex compensation structures including bonuses overtime and special payments for attorneys and business professionals.
Ensure accurate payroll tax filings and compliance with all reporting requirements.
Leadership & Team Management
Supervise mentor and develop payroll staff to foster a culture of high performance and professional growth.
Recommend and implement best practices process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to wage and hour laws tax regulations and internal policies.
Partner with auditors to ensure audit readiness and provide timely responses to inquiries.
Maintain strict data integrity confidentiality and security in all payroll systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Finance HR and Benefits teams to ensure alignment across payroll compensation and benefits programs.
Provide reporting analytics and insights to leadership to support financial planning and compensation strategies.
Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll implications of regulatory and policy changes.
Skills & Proficiencies
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations wage & hour laws and multi-state payroll practices.
Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP Workday or UKG; experience with Workday Payroll Integration Absence and Time Tracking is a plus.
Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
Exceptional leadership communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to balance strategic vision with meticulous attention to detail.
Proven success in managing motivating and developing high-performing teams.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.
Thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
CPP designation preferred.
8 to 10 years of progressive payroll experience including 3 to 5 years in a management role.
They are open to candidates being local to any of their US offices including Atlanta Boston LA Chicago Dallas Houston NYC Orange County Palo Alto San Diego SF and Washington DC (preference for highlighted ones)
SALARY - NYC - 155k to 200k LA - 143k to 185k Chicago - 135k to 177k
Experience managing payroll in a large multi-office organization; professional services or law firm background strongly preferred.
Please only share candidates with job longevity - no temp/contract/freelance backgrounds
Full benefits & bonus
Employment Type
Full Time
