Head of Domestic Payroll & Compliance

Chick-fil-A Bristol & MacArthur; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Senior Principal Team Leader, Domestic Payroll to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role manages a cross-functional team, including payroll processing and tax compliance professionals, and partners with multiple business lines to drive governance and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include overseeing wage-and-hour compliance, advising on payroll tax implications for enterprise initiatives, and delivering accurate,

Qualifications

• Led cross-functional payroll/regulatory compliance teams.
• Oversaw vendor relationships and MSPs in payroll.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experienced with HRIS/payroll system configurations.
• Strong communication with leadership to design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic payroll operations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Govern payroll governance, risk management, and vendor performance.
• Support quarterly/year-end payroll reporting (W-2s).
• Ensure compliance with wage-hour laws (FLSA) and local regulations.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Total Rewards to influence policies.
• Drive continuous process improvement in payroll and compliance.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

HRIS/payroll systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Senior Principal Team Leader, Domestic Payroll to lead payroll operations across the U.S. and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role manages a cross-functional team, including payroll processing and tax compliance professionals, and partners with multiple business lines to drive governance and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include overseeing wage-and-hour compliance, advising on payroll tax implications for enterprise initiatives, and delivering accurate,