Senior Manager, Payroll-NA
Senior Manager, Payroll-NA
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Job Description
About Invesco
As one of the worlds leading independent global investment firms Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If youre looking for challenging work intelligent colleagues and exposure across a global footprint come explore your potential at Invesco.
Whats in it for you
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
You Role
Invesco is searching for a seasoned Senior Payroll Manager with worldwide payroll experience. This person will manage multiple direct reports responsible for United States and Canadian payroll runs and off-cycle requests. The successful candidate with look to increase efficiency while adhering to proper controls. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with multiple departments as well as the third-party payroll provider. This position also is responsible for global execution of employee stock purchase plans restricted stock plans and annual bonus plans as it applies to employee compensation included in payroll. The successful candidate will need to be flexible to address any payroll issues that might arise and lead projects for changes to processes and tools as necessary. Analytical skills are a must. There is significant data involved and the ability to catch issues before payroll is released is critical.
You Will Be Responsible For:
The primary focus of this position is ensuring that the United States and Canadian payroll process and related transactions are executed timely and accurately
The Payroll Senior Manager will oversee a team responsible for routine payroll runs as well as off-cycle requests ensuring compliance with rules/regulations and company policies
The Senior Manager will be responsible for resolving escalations and partnering with key stakeholders to ensure reporting and other operational needs are met
Ensures adherence to the corporate payroll strategy and objectives
Organizes and oversees planning and execution of the payroll function and related services
Manages relationship with payroll provider and other outsourcers as applicable
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments (e.g. Finance Benefits HR IT)
Directs and evaluates activities of assigned payroll team and employees engaged in collecting and recording hours of work processing time records compiling payroll statistics maintaining payroll control records and calculating payroll
Oversees and approves the payroll processing payroll taxes wage attachments
Maintains payroll standard operating procedures and oversight of the adherence to policy and procedures as well as internal controls
Measures both individual and team performance relative to goals and objectives (i.e. operational metrics adherence to predetermined SLAs results against project timelines training documentation attendance records knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities personal development goals)
Ensures compliance with internal policies and controls as well as compliance with external laws and regulatory guidance (e.g. SOX)
Responsible for oversight of payroll related accounting journal entries and reconciliations
Investigate review and sign-off on resolutions to tax notices related to payroll filings
Oversight and review of disbursements related to the employee stock purchase plan bonus dividends and stock options.
Oversight and review of multi-state or country allocations for those employees who have earnings in multiple states or countries
Collection of data required for external audit and coordination with the Tax Department for responses to the jurisdictions
The Experience You Bring:
Experience in payroll for a large multi-national company in a leadership role
Twelve or more years of Payroll processing and withholding experience with eight years of leadership and an emphasis in North America
Proficient understanding of payroll processes controls financial compliance and regulations
Experience managing third party vendors
Proficiency in Workday
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees other departments peers and the third-party provider
A sense of urgency in solving requests to ensure timely resolution and an ability to work under pressure multi-task and meet deadlines
Ability to influence others identify problems and recommend a course of action
Experience in improving payroll processes to maximize efficiency and deliver quality services
Ability to process complex information and quickly identify innovative solutions that meet both internal and business partner requirements
Effectively managing several direct reports and the ability to delegate without losing accuracy and timeliness
Strong knowledge of employee benefit and incentive plans as they relate to payroll
Full Time / Part Time
Full timeWorker Type
EmployeeJob Exempt (Yes / No)
YesWorkplace Model
Pursuant to Invescos Workplace Policy employees are expected to comply with the firms most current workplace model which as of October 1 2025 includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships collaborate more easily and support each others growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invescos culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship status disability age or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
