Senior Manager, Payroll

Senior Manager Payroll
Komatsu (An MRA Member)
Milwaukee WI Onsite

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The Senior Manager Payroll leads the payroll team and oversees payroll operations for a large multi-state workforce ensuring accuracy compliance and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in payroll and tax compliance risk mitigation audit readiness and driving process innovation to support the companys continued growth and scalability. As a trusted payroll subject matter expert the Senior Manager leads high-impact initiatives including payroll system implementations and integrations tax compliance initiatives process redesign and policy governance. Working collaboratively across Human Resources Finance Accounting Legal and external partners this leader develops scalable payroll solutions strengthens internal controls and ensures payroll operations align with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.

• Lead coach and develop the payroll team responsible for timely and accurate multi-state payroll processing.
• Develop and execute payroll strategies that improve efficiency automate processes and support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll tax regulations while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.
• Partner with HR Finance Accounting Legal and business leaders to align payroll operations with organizational priorities.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers tax agencies and system vendors to ensure exceptional service and compliance.
• Lead payroll system implementations upgrades integrations and process improvement initiatives across payroll HRIS timekeeping and financial systems.
  Oversee the accurate administration of complex payroll transactions including bonuses commissions equity payments retroactive pay garnishments and leave programs.
  Monitor changes in payroll legislation and implement compliant policies procedures and best practices.
  Develop payroll metrics reporting and executive dashboards that provide actionable business insights.
  Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and lead special HR and payroll projects as needed.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field.
• 7 years of progressive payroll experience including leadership and team management responsibilities.
• Experience managing payroll operations for a large multi-state organization.
• Expertise with UKG Pro (UltiPro) or a comparable enterprise payroll platform; payroll system implementation experience is strongly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of federal state and local payroll laws tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Strong leadership analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing scalable payroll processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds with unique perspectives experiences and are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared are authentic ambitious and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction mining forestry and industrial heavy in 1921 Komatsu has a long history of quality reliability innovation and in Tokyo Japan Komatsu facilities distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60000 offers a diverse and challenging work environment where you can grow your skills and career and contribute to a sustainable clean-energy you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

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