US Payroll Manager

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager of Payrollto lead payroll operations for the United States. This role demands deep expertise in U.S. labor wage and taxation laws along with hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll deferred compensation and equity compensation programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong proficiency inADP GlobalView and Workday HCM advanced Excel and data analysis skills and fluency in bothSpanish and English. Based inGuadalajara Mexico this position requires a leader who can ensure payroll accuracy compliance and efficiency while managing vendor relationships and supporting global mobility initiatives.

This is a high-impact role that goes beyond payroll processing. You will serve as a strategic partner across the organization driving process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams including HR Accounting Tax Legal and external service providers. Youll be responsible for resolving payroll-related issues onboarding new employees providing insights on payroll tax processing and policy matters. Your ability to manage recurring assignments while contributing to special projects and addressing complex developments will be essential to success.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading U.S. payroll teams in dynamic fast-paced environments. You should be highly organized deadline-driven and motivated to proactively lead operations support compliance and champion continuous improvement. A strong growth mindset sense of ownership and entrepreneurial spirit are key traits for thriving in this role. Youll be expected to cultivate a high-performing team influence priorities and drive scalable future-proof payroll processes across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the United States ensuring timely and accurate processing across multiple states.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local wage and tax regulations including employment tax filings benefit taxation and timely government reporting.
• Manage and optimize payroll systems and integrations with a strong preference for ADP GlobalView Payroll and Workday HCM.
• Lead initiatives related to deferred and equity compensation including tax reporting and compliance.
• Support global mobility relocation and retirement programs in collaboration with Finance HR Legal and Benefits teams.
• Maintain and update payroll procedures documentation policies and controls including SOC1 and 401k audit processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll law tax regulations accounting principles and system interfaces.
• Manage periodic and ad hoc payrolls timecard administration quarter-end filings and year-end reporting for global employee populations.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive process improvements automation and scalability while maintaining strong quality controls.
• Resolve payroll-related issues onboard new employees and manage relationships with third-party payroll providers.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with payroll setup in new countries as operations expand.
• Review and approve payroll transactions ensure general ledger accuracy and support month-end close activities.
• Design and run ad hoc reports to support payroll and internal customer needs.
• Advise senior management and business leads on payroll and tax-related matters.

Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team fostering a culture of accountability professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Influence and negotiate priorities across departments to enhance operational processes and systems.
• Provide training coaching and career development opportunities to staff.
• Demonstrate effective change and project management skills by establishing priorities executing plans and delivering results.
• Communicate payroll policy changes and educate internal stakeholders on best practices and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of payroll experience including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Fluency in bothSpanish and English (written and spoken)
• Expert knowledge of U.S. labor laws wage regulations and payroll taxation.
• Proven experience with multi-state payroll operations.
• Strong background in deferred and equity compensation.
• CPP highly preferred.
• Prior experience with ADP GlobalView highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (v-lookups pivot tables).
• Excellent understanding of payroll accounting and SOX compliance.
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with executive payroll processing and onboarding global payroll solutions.
• High attention to detail problem-solving ability and confidentiality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
  

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties skills responsibilities knowledge etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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