Head of Payroll Systems & Compliance (Hybrid)

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Payroll Leader to manage the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate pay for all associates and reliable reporting.

You will supervise Analysts and Specialists, drive payroll policy, maintain systems like Workday and ADP, and partner with other departments and external vendors. This role requires a bachelor's degree, 5–7+ years of payroll experience, and strong leadership and analytical skills; hybrid work in New Jersey with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of relevant payroll experience.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes ensuring accurate and timely pay for all associates.
• Oversee data collection, system uploads, and payroll disbursements.
• Lead and develop a team of Analysts and Specialists.
• Ensure payroll compliance, SOX controls, and internal/external reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Office

BI Reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (business, finance, accounting)

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP

Job description

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Payroll Leader to manage the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate pay for all associates and reliable reporting.

You will supervise Analysts and Specialists, drive payroll policy, maintain systems like Workday and ADP, and partner with other departments and external vendors. This role requires a bachelor's degree, 5–7+ years of payroll experience, and strong leadership and analytical skills; hybrid work in New Jersey with