Senior Payroll Manager - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in payroll leadership from publicly traded companies. As a Senior Payroll Manager, you will lead a team of three, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce of over 4,000 employees.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Drive payroll strategy, focusing on continuous improvement, automation, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Oversee and refine internal controls, data integrity practices, and payroll compliance to mitigate risk.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Finance, Accounting, HR, and Legal, providing payroll insights.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring accountability and service excellence.
• Lead or co-lead payroll system implementations and integrations with timekeeping and HRIS systems.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and translate regulatory changes into compliant policies.
• Develop KPIs and executive-level reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a management role.
• Strong experience in managing payroll operations in a high-growth, multi-state environment.
• Expertise with Workday Payroll, UltiPro (UKG Pro), or comparable enterprise payroll platforms.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with payroll system implementation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and efficiency.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.