Senior Payroll Manager – Americas

Who We Are:

At Avnet relationships matter. We are a global FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a products lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. Were driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity doing business the right way. For more than a century we have partnered together to help our customers suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience whats next at Avnet!

Job Summary

The Sr. Payroll Manager for the Americas is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll function across the U.S. Canada and Mexico. This role plans directs and oversees payroll administration to ensure accurate timely and compliant processing. The position develops and implements payroll policies and programs aligned with legal requirements organizational objectives and regional practices while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The Sr. Payroll Manager directly leads a team of Payroll Specialists based in Phoenix AZ and Guadalajara Mexico ensuring consistent execution strong team performance and alignment across the Americas region.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Oversee payroll processing across the Americas region ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Maintain current knowledge of U.S. Canada and Mexico payroll legislation and ensure adherence to evolving requirements

• Resolve complex payroll issues and escalations providing guidance to employees and stakeholders

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support internal and external audit activities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop a geographically distributed payroll team including Payroll Specialists in Phoenix and Mexico

• Manage hiring staffing performance management and career development for direct reports

• Provide clear direction aligned to strategic and operational goals

Process Improvement & Systems

• Oversee the design implementation and optimization of payroll systems processes and reporting.

• Lead payroll-related projects including system enhancements and process redesign initiatives

• Apply best practices and leverage new technologies to improve efficiency accuracy and scalability. Including looking for opportunities to streamline processes using AI.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and payroll vendors/service providers

• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and issue resolution

• Partner with HR Finance and business leaders to provide payroll insights analysis and recommendations

Governance & Strategy

• Develop and maintain payroll policies procedures and standards

• Contribute to budget planning and operational priorities for the payroll function

• Ensure strong internal controls and risk mitigation practices

Qualifications

Experience

• 8 years of payroll experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role

• Experience managing multi-country payroll operations (U.S. Canada Mexico preferred)

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience)

• CPP or other payroll certification preferred

Skills & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws regulations and compliance requirements

• Experience with payroll systems/HRIS (e.g. Workday ADP Dayforce)

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnets ability to attract engage develop and reward our employees while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave Surrogacy Adoption)

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin sex (including pregnancy) age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at .