Senior Lead - US Payroll and Executive Payroll

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning programs

Volunteer opportunities

Diversity & family support

Fortune 100 client exposure

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Lead - US Payroll and Executive Payroll to join a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will own end-to-end payroll operations for senior executives and broader U.S. payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across each payroll cycle.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Responsibilities include partnering with treasury, HR services, and vendors to resolve issues, coordinate payments,

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on payroll experience with end-to-end operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and risk management.
• Excellent communication skills for vendor and stakeholder interaction.
• Experience with payroll technology and automation tools.
• Ability to implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with data security standards like GDPR and SOC 1.
• Demonstrated fiscal competence in managing payroll budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely salary processing according to the payroll calendar.
• Manage deductions and benefits, including taxes and employee contributions.
• Oversee timely salary distribution through vendor and treasury coordination.
• Implement and manage payroll software and HRIS integration.
• Lead global payroll system projects and transformations.
• Resolve payroll queries and support HR services for escalations.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication

Automation tools

Lean Six Sigma

Data security

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS integration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Lead - US Payroll and Executive Payroll to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will own end-to-end payroll operations for senior executives and broader U.S. payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across each payroll cycle. The position partners closely with treasury, vendors, HR services, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, coordinate payments, and support business continuity. In addition, this leader will drive payroll systems projects, automation, and process improvements that strengthen efficiency and control in a complex global environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely salary processing according to the payroll calendar
• Manage deductions and benefits, including taxes and employee contributions
• Oversee timely salary distribution through vendor and treasury coordination
• Implement and manage payroll software and HRIS integration
• Lead global payroll system projects and transformations
• Resolve payroll queries and support HR services for escalations
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and enhance operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on payroll experience with end-to-end operations
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and risk management
• Excellent communication skills for vendor and stakeholder interaction
• Experience with payroll technology and automation tools
• Ability to implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with data security standards like GDPR and SOC 1
• Demonstrated fiscal competence in managing payroll budgets

Benefits

• Access to industry-leading employee learning programs and certifications
• Opportunities for volunteering and community engagement
• Support for diverse employee needs and family moments
• State-of-the-art resources and collaboration with Fortune 100 clients
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.