Senior Manager, North American Payroll Operations (US & Canada)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, North American Payroll Operations (US & Canada): Lead end-to-end multi-cycle payroll processing for large US and Canada workforce with an accent on operational excellence, compliance, and team management. Focus on SOX controls, tax filings, HRIS integrations, financial reconciliations, and system enhancements.

Location: Decatur, IL (62521), onsite

Salary: $114,400–$124,800

Company

Staffing firm providing talent to various industries, including manufacturing.

What you will do

• Direct full-cycle payroll for North America, handling hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, and all tax filings including W-2 and T4.
• Oversee payroll accounting, G/L reconciliations, and month-end closings with Finance.
• Collaborate with Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, and Legal on data reconciliation and reporting.
• Mentor and develop a multi-level payroll team.
• Lead payroll system testing, implementations, vendor management, and data integrity audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field
• 5+ years managing in-house payroll for large-scale organization
• Proven leadership of direct and indirect teams in fast-paced environment
• Deep knowledge of US and Canadian payroll laws, taxes, garnishments
• Experience with complex HRIS like SuccessFactors or Employee Central
• Strong analytical skills for resolving payroll/tax issues
• Exceptional communication and confidentiality standards

Nice to have

• Experience implementing payroll/timekeeping systems
• Payroll in manufacturing with complex hourly timekeeping
• CPP certification

Culture & Benefits

• High-visibility leadership role with mission-critical impact
• For temporary assignments: medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity