Domestic Payroll Strategy & Compliance Leader

Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center is seeking a Senior Principal Team Leader for Domestic Payroll. You will lead the payroll team across domestic operations, ensuring accurate, timely payroll delivery and regulatory compliance while partnering with HR, Legal, and Total Rewards on enterprise initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

Qualifications

Leading cross-functional payroll and/or regulatory compliance teams.
Experience overseeing third-party managed service providers.
Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws.
Strong HRIS/payroll system configuration skills.
Ability to troubleshoot complex payroll issues with discretion.

Responsibilities

Inspire and engage the team to bring our Corporate Purpose and Core Values to life, fostering a culture of growth and contribution.
Set performance goals for payroll staff and drive results.
Coach and develop staff through performance conversations and targeted action plans.
Oversee payroll governance, risk management, vendor relationships, and compliance.
Lead domestic payroll strategy, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as a strategic advisor to HR, Legal, and Total Rewards on payroll-related initiatives.