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Senior Manager Payroll Operations

Phoenix, AZ, USAFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage payroll compliance for union contracts, certified reporting, SOX controls, and balance sheet reconciliations while overseeing strategic process improvements.

Role type

Senior Manager Payroll Operations

Builds

Efficient and compliant payroll processes for a large-scale organization

Domain

US Payroll & Compliance

Required skills

US GAAP, SOX controls, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) interpretation, FLSA/Regular Rate of Pay calculations, State/Local payroll laws, Team leadership, Strategic goal setting, Process improvement, Excel (Intermediate), Payroll software systems (Workday, ADP)

Preferred skills

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Technologies

Workday, ADP, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, OneNote)

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with US GAAP, SOX controls, and >175 Collective Bargaining Agreements; Test new configurations for Workday Time/Absence and Payroll; Lead strategic initiatives to improve operational processes; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Total Rewards, HRIS); Manage payment processing for wages, taxes, union benefits, and garnishments; Conduct team training and performance reviews.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC