Sr. Mgr, Payroll

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Position Summary

The Senior Manager Payroll oversees the end-to-end administration of a complex multi-state payroll operations for approximately 4000 U.S. employees and Canadian based employees. This role ensures timely accurate and compliant processing of payroll using ADP GlobalView ADP eTime and ADP Streamline (Canada) and Workday (HRIS). The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll professional with deep knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws multi-jurisdictional tax regulations reporting and processing of stock-based compensation (RSU and ESPP) awards including related disposition payroll tax reporting for employees (qualifying and non-qualifying) and a commitment to process optimization and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of payroll operations for 4000 U.S and Canadian. employees across multiple states using ADP GlobalView ADP eTime ADP Streamline and Workday.
• Supervise a team of payroll analysts ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll processing cycles including onboarding terminations off-cycle payments and adjustments.
• Manage payroll tax filings reconciliations year-end processing W-2s T-4s and garnishments.
• Partner with HR Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate general ledger postings reconciliations and benefits.
• Partner with Compensation Benefits and Tax team as main point of contact for employment tax matters.
• Maintain and update payroll policies procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Own design and execute payroll SOX controls including documentation testing support and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary liaison with ADP for system configurations enhancements and issue resolution.
• Monitor compliance with wage and hour laws including multi-state taxation overtime and leave laws.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within ADP systems and related workflows.
• Manage audits (internal external and governmental) related to payroll and payroll tax.
• Ensure confidentiality and protection of sensitive employee data in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• 10 years of progressive payroll experience including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. Previous experience working within a publicly traded company in the Technology industry is preferred.
• Proven experience managing and executing payroll within companies operating in the U.S. with multiple states and large employee populations (4000).
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Experience in managing payroll system implementations is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with payroll systems (ADP GlobalView and ADP eTime) and financial ERP systems (Oracle) preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and Canada federal payroll and multi-state (province) regulations and compliance (including California).
• In-depth understanding of federal and state payroll tax laws and wage/hour regulations.
• Hands-on experience in payroll accounting reconciliations and reporting.
• Deep experience in reporting and processing of stock-based compensation (RSU and ESPP) awards including related disposition payroll tax reporting for employees (qualifying and non-qualifying). This includes equity compensation reporting related to acquisitions and cross-border transfers.
• Experience working with multiple state and local tax agencies in order to resolve tax variances setting up new state employer accounts such as SIT SUI Unemployment Family and Medical leave and local tax jurisdictions.
• Deep expertise in SOX compliance internal controls and audit support within payroll.
• Strong analytical skills attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize manage deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This is ahybrid rolelocatedwithin F5s Seattle-basedheadquarters.

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.

• Duties require the ability toutilizea computer communicate over the telephone and read printed material.

• Duties may require being on call periodically or working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).

• F5 is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However the description may not be all-inclusive and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge skills experience geographic locations and market conditions as well as to reflect F5s differing products industries and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation bonus restricted stock units and benefits. More details about F5s benefits can be found at the following link: F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with or @).

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age sensory physical or mental disability marital status veteran or military status genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable local state or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including but not limited to hiring job assignment compensation promotion benefits training discipline and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting .