Senior Payroll Manager
Core
Lead Corporate Payroll Shared Services, overseeing end-to-end bi-weekly processing, timekeeping, and complex equity compensation (RSUs, NQ, Stock Options) across multiple entities and states.
Role type
Senior Payroll Manager (Shared Services)
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll cycles and equity compensation transactions for a large, multi-state workforce.
Domain
Corporate Finance / Payroll Operations / US Multi-State Employment Law
Required skills
Payroll operations leadership, Equity compensation (RSUs/NQ/Options), US Federal/State/Local tax & wage hour regulations, SOX compliance, Process improvement & SOP development, Team mentorship, Workday system support, Data analysis (Excel V-Lookup/Pivot Tables)
Preferred skills
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Workday experience
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate Payroll Shared Services team for non-union operations; Manage stock incentive compensation transactions and tax accounting; Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Collaborate with HR, IT, and Legal on strategic initiatives; Coach and mentor team members; Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour/tax regulations; Support Workday change requests and UAT.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership