Sr. Manager, Payroll Operations

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Payroll Centralization & Transformation:

• Support execution of the enterprise payroll centralization roadmap across multiple operating companies.
• Partner with Group Payroll Managers to ensure operational continuity of payroll processes (grosstonet) during the transition of operating companies into the centralized payroll model.
• Coordinate migration planning process documentation and stabilization activities as payroll groups are integrated into the centralized structure.
• Develop and manage project plans timelines milestones dependencies and risk mitigation strategies for centralization initiatives.
• Drive standardization of payroll processes internal controls and reporting frameworks across operating companies.
• Collaborate with HR Finance IT and Operating Company leadership to align on transformation objectives and implementation strategies.
• Support the establishment of governance structures decision frameworks and executive reporting cadence.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery models operational efficiencies and scalability within the centralized payroll function.

Payroll Operations Support (BAU):

• Provide operational payroll support to Group Payroll Managers to ensure continuity of payroll processing during centralization and transformation initiatives.
• Assist with endtoend payroll operations including payroll validation issue resolution and troubleshooting complex payroll scenarios when additional support is required.
• Support payroll processing cycles as needed to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery during periods of transition system implementation or operational disruption.
• Reinforce standardized payroll processes documentation and internal controls across operating companies.
• Identify operational process improvements that enhance efficiency reduce manual work and improve payroll service delivery.
• Provide subject matter expertise to payroll teams on complex payroll issues compliance requirements and system functionality.

Payroll System Implementation & Optimization:

• Partner with Payroll Services leadership on payroll system implementations (e.g. Workday Payroll ADP UKG or other platforms as applicable).
• Serve as business lead for Payroll Operations requirements gathering system design configuration testing and deployment.
• Oversee data conversion parallel testing and postgolive stabilization.
• Ensure integrations with HRIS timekeeping benefits and finance systems are compliant and optimized.
• Develop system documentation standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
• Drive continuous improvement automation and system optimization initiatives postimplementation.

Project Governance & PMO Leadership:

• Establish and maintain a payroll project governance framework supporting transformation initiatives.
• Maintain centralized project tracking tools timelines and executive dashboards.
• Proactively manage project risks issues and change requests.
• Facilitate crossfunctional project meetings and decisionmaking sessions.
• Ensure adherence to SOX and internal control standards during system implementations and process changes.

Executive & Operational Support to Payroll Director:

• Translate strategic payroll transformation objectives into actionable project plans and initiatives.
• Prepare executivelevel presentations business cases and status reporting.
• Support leadership in managing complex payroll initiatives and crossfunctional coordination.
• Serve as escalation support for complex payroll operational or systemrelated issues.
• Provide analytical insights and recommendations to support payroll strategy and operational improvements.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal state and local wage and tax regulations.
• Partner with Internal Audit to maintain strong SOXcompliant payroll controls.
• Ensure compliance requirements are embedded into payroll processes system design and transformation initiatives.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 10 years of progressive payroll leadership experience including multistate U.S. payroll.
• 3 years leading payroll system implementations or major payroll system enhancements.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or multientity payroll projects.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance payroll tax regulations and SOX controls.
• Advanced proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems (e.g. Workday ADP UKG or similar).
• Exceptional project management organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience working within decentralized or multientity corporate environments.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal project management training.
• Experience supporting shared services or payroll centralization initiatives.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Change management and organizational influence
• Analytical problem solving and systems orientation
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments
• Strong collaboration across crossfunctional teams

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.