Senior Payroll Manager

Payroll Operations & Compliance 

• Direct multi-state, bi-weekly payroll operations for a workforce of 1,000+ employees, effectively managing the nuances of seasonal field staff and corporate teams. 

• Ensure absolute accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing; maintain strict adherence to evolving federal and state regulations. 

• Standardize and integrate payroll workflows across the enterprise, particularly following M&A activity to ensure seamless organizational transitions. 

• Govern payroll tax compliance, overseeing all filings and reporting requirements to mitigate risk. 

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, comprehensive documentation, and a state of perpetual audit readiness. 

• Resolve complex payroll inquiries and escalations, providing expert guidance and high-touch service to all employees. 

Compensation & Integration 

• Administer complex compensation agreements, including intricate commission structures for Account Executives and performance-driven bonus plans. 

• Facilitate the precise delivery of sign-on bonuses and referral payments, safeguarding the employee experience and organizational trust. 

• Collaborate with regional HR partners to validate local data integrity for the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding. 

Process Improvement 

• Optimize HRIS-integrated workflows for maximum efficiency. 

• Partner with HR leadership to design and implement scalable, accurate processes for variable compensation administration. 

• Deliver a strategic reporting cadence to the executive team, providing actionable insights into labor costs and overall payroll health. 

• Advise the HRIS and People Operations teams on system enhancements, implementations, and technical upgrades impacting payroll. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. 

• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience within a complex, multi-state environment; background in construction or seasonal, labor-intensive industries is highly advantageous. 

• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Paycom or analogous enterprise-grade HRIS platforms. 

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a strong plus. 

• A proven track record of managing high-volume, complex commission and bonus structures with precision. 

• Deep technical knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory reporting. 

• Exceptional relationship-building skills across Finance, Benefits, and broader business functions. 

• Demonstrated experience leading payroll integrations or operational initiatives within an M&A environment. 

• A record of utilizing superior judgment and decisive problem-solving skills to navigate complex operational challenges. 

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred.