We are looking for a Senior Manager, Payroll to join our Payroll Team in Philadelphia, PA, Kansas City, or Ann Arbor, MI. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to manage a team of three and oversee complex payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada. You’ll focus on tax jurisdictions, executive compensation and the oversight of day-to-day payroll processing, making this role both challenging and rewarding. If you have deep expertise in payroll compliance and leadership experience, we’d love to speak with you!

About You- experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Minimum 10 years of payroll experience, including multi-jurisdictional tax compliance.
• 5+ years’ experience managing payroll teams and leading strategic initiatives.
• 2+ years’ experience using ADP or similar payroll management systems

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with global payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations.
• Experience with executive compensation and complex pay structures.
• Familiarity with third-party payroll vendor management.
• Exposure to payroll system implementations and process improvement projects.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Oversee payroll processes, programs, and policies for U.S. and Canada.
• Manage third-party payroll vendors and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members to support growth and success.
• Influence stakeholders and drive acceptance of payroll policies and practices.
• Lead department-level process improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational strategy.
• Set team goals, establish performance metrics, and monitor progress.
• Delegate work effectively, remove roadblocks, and ensure accountability.
• Build and maintain a diverse, high-performing team aligned with business objectives.

About the Team

You will manage a team of three payroll professionals. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. While you’ll be less hands-on with day-to-day payroll processing, you’ll play a critical role in handling complex tax jurisdictions and executive pay.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in your local time zone.
Hybrid schedule: Up to 3 days per week in the office.

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