Senior Payroll Manager Jobs

The Senior Payroll Manager is a key member and is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing centralized payroll processing systems. The Senior Payroll Manager will report to the Director of Financial Services and work closely with the Human Resources and Finance Departments, as well as third-party vendors. This role will be a hybrid remote/field work structure. Travel expectations include 25%-50% of role responsibilities to our Corporate Offices and job sites across the United States.

What You'll Do

• Provide input and lead implementation of payroll processes and timelines considering internal/external best practices, local legislation, and alignment requirements of multiple business units.
• Assist with the redefining, documenting, and implementing of new policies and procedures.
• Manage payroll compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including registering with appropriate state taxing agencies to deposit payroll taxes in states where we do not maintain offices.
• Perform audits on data and system maintenance to ensure accuracy and adherence to service level agreements.
• Lead and guide the team for readiness related to new process and technology implementations.
• Manage key US Payroll projects.
• Oversee and guide activities of a team of professionals and business support roles for payroll execution.
• Manage Inflation Reduction Act reporting and leadership.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and seek opportunities to mitigate risk and provide value added solutions to meet business needs.
• Be responsible for service delivery for an individual HR, PR, Benefits operations functional unit (e.g., executive payroll, tax and compliance, labor payroll, etc.).
• Act as the subject matter expert of the Payroll Operations team for the assigned functional unit.
• Act as the subject matter expert in labor contracts for payroll union representation.
• Research business problems; and identify trends and escalate to Manager for guidance.

Must-Haves

• Extensive US payroll experience and expertise.
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including expertise in a multi-state payroll environment.
• Exposure and knowledge of complex HR processes that impact payroll.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written); ability to effectively interact with others at all levels.
• Knowledge of ADP or similar time and attendance and payroll applications.
• Advanced Excel Skills.

Education and Certifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field and APA Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Demand

• Work will generally be performed using computer equipment in an indoor office environment.
• This role is expected to travel around 25-50%.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds and use basic hand tools regularly and lift/move up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer, for extended periods of time.
• Work location is open to remote based, with travel to our Corporate Offices (Asheville, NC & Fayetteville, NC) and job sites across the United States.