Senior Manager, Payroll

Tavo Pets; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & life insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

PTO & holidays

Gym facilities

Job summary

Nuna is seeking a Senior Manager of Payroll to lead a hands-on, people-focused payroll team for a complex US multi-state workforce. The role centers on designing, building, and refining a best-in-class payroll infrastructure while ensuring timely and accurate processing and strict compliance across multiple entities.

Based onsite in Vancouver, WA, the position requires strategic leadership, deep payroll knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and external providers to

Qualifications

• 10–15 years leading payroll for large, multi-state, multi-entity organizations.
• 7+ years in supervisory roles with direct reports.
• Experience building and refining payroll infrastructure and controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end multi-state payroll for multiple entities and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with wage/hour laws, payroll taxes, and garnishments.
• Lead payroll system configurations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Generate detailed payroll reports for Finance, HR, and Accounting.
• Coach and develop payroll team members and foster cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

Remote workforce

Supervisory experience

Education

AA/AS in accounting or business administration

Tools

Paycom

Navan

Excel

BILL Spend & Expense

Job description

Senior Manager, Payroll# Senior Manager, PayrollNBE Vancouver Office - Vancouver, WA 98660## OverviewSalary Range$85,000.00 - $107,500.00 SalaryLevelSeniorPosition TypeFull Time## Description***About Us****At Nuna, we believe every family deserves thoughtfully designed products that combine safety, innovation, and style. As a global premium baby gear brand, our core values of Community, Generosity, Teamwork, and Excellence guide everything we do, from creating high-quality products to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.**We are committed to continuous growth, meaningful impact, and making a difference for families around the world.**Currently we are looking for a Senior Manager of Payroll to be a hands-on, people-focused leader responsible for directing and coordinating all payroll activities for a complex, US multi-state workforce fulltime- onsite at our Washington Office.****About The Role***This role ensures timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple legal entities and is also accountable for designing, building, and continuously refining a best-in-class payroll infrastructure. By integrating scalable processes, robust compliance measures, and advanced technologies, the Senior Manager will establish a foundation that enables operational excellence, fosters compliance stewardship, and adapts to evolving business needs. This position requires a balance of strategic leadership and tactical execution, fostering strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while promoting a collaborative and service-oriented environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer service.***What You’ll Be Doing*****Infrastructure*** Design, build, and continuously refine a payroll infrastructure that aligns with both immediate and future business objectives, ensuring flexibility to adapt to evolving business and customer requirements. By integrating scalable processes and robust compliance measures, create a foundation that enables a best-in-class payroll function delivering exceptional customer service across the organization.**Payroll Operations, Compliance & Data Integrity*** Oversee end-to-end multi‐state payroll for multiple legal entities, ensuring the consistent accuracy of payroll execution, including timekeeping, data imports, and wage calculations.* Ensure full compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax filings (Federal, State, Local), and garnishments.* Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity of payroll data.* Ensure payroll documentation is accurate, compliant, organized, and audit‐ready in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.* Remain current on changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and industry best practices.**Audit, Controls & Special Pay*** Drive compliance through internal controls, managing internal and external audits, and performing GL reconciliations.* Audit and process incentive compensation, scheduled bonuses, and out‐of‐cycle bonus payments.**Systems, Strategy & Reporting*** Lead payroll system configurations, upgrades, and integrations to support workflow efficiency and data accuracy.* Generate detailed payroll reports for Finance, HR, and Accounting to support business insight and reconciliation needs.**Team Leadership & Development*** Provide incisive leadership to the payroll team, including coaching, developing, and training team members for success.* Promote a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment, ensuring exceptional internal customer service and strong cross‐department relationships.**Process Improvement & Optimization*** Critically review and analyze current payroll practices to identify opportunities for improvement.* Plan, develop, and implement forward‐looking payroll processes and procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall employee experience.**Cross‐Functional Collaboration*** Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments in support of business needs and employee experience.* Strengthen internal communication with staff and colleagues at all levels to ensure consistent and exceptional internal customer service.* Support the Accounting team on special projects and other assignments as needed.*This position description is intended to provide a summary of the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements.*## Qualifications*What You Bring***Experience, Knowledge & Education***Experience** Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years’ relevant work experience leading Payroll and related processes of a large volume of employees (including remote workforce) in a complex and rapidly changing multi-state, multi-entity organization.* Minimum seven (7) years in a supervisory position with two (2) or more direct reports.* Demonstrated experience in building high performance teams.* Overseeing multi‐state payroll processing, including timekeeping integrations and wage calculations.* Configuring and/or optimizing changes to payroll systems and/or provider.* Experienced in audit preparation, including GL reconciliation.*Knowledge** In-depth knowledge of payroll processing across multiple U.S. states and legal entities.* Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, timekeeping, payroll tax regulations, and related compliance requirements* Deep knowledge of multi-state taxation and labor laws (FLSA).* Knowledge of payroll record‐keeping requirements, data integrity standards, and audit‐ready documentation.* Well versed with required internal controls related to payroll processes.* Understanding of general health and welfare benefits related to payroll deductions and compliance.*Education** Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree or professional certificate in accounting or business administration preferred.* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (PC) designation is a plus.**Skills & Competencies***Leadership & Teamwork** Demonstrated ability in building and managing highly collaborative and effective teams supporting multiple companies/business units, committed to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency, and integrity.* Outstanding people skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships and influencing at all levels.* Skilled at building partnerships and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.*Strategic Thinking & Adaptability** Strategic mindset with the willingness to take hands-on action and a drive to continuously improve processes.* Capacity to adjust strategies and processes in response to evolving business needs and industry trends.*Communication & Problem Solving** Ability to communicate with precision, ensuring clear conveyance of project status, problems, resolutions, and recommended actions.* Ability to evaluate complex payroll issues, identify solutions, and implement effective action plans.*Service Orientation & Integrity** Commitment to delivering exceptional service and fostering a service-oriented environment.* Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive payroll data with discretion, upholding the highest standards of integrity.*Process Improvement & Efficiency** Aptitude for streamlining and simplifying teams, policies, and processes for efficiency while maintaining appropriate internal controls.* Skill in configuring and optimizing payroll systems to enhance accuracy and workflow efficiency.*Audit & Controls** Strong orientation toward audit readiness and maintaining effective internal controls.**Technology*** Advanced proficiency in or with: + Payroll systems; **Paycom** is highly valued. + Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, V Lookup, Formulas & Filters* Proficient in or with + Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Teams, PowerPoint + Corporate travel systems, **Navan** preferred. + Corporate credit card expense management software, **BILL Spend & Expense** preferred.* Excels in proficiently learning new software with ease.**Other***As business needs warrant*:* Domestic travel: periodic trips to corporate headquarters in Morgantown, Pennsylvania.* Ability to work extended hours may, on occasion, include evenings and weekends*Washington State Pay Transparency Act*:* The pay range for this role is $85,000 to $107,500 a year.* The target compensation range and the actual salary are determined by several factors, including specific skills, competencies, years of experience, geographic location, and education, as outlined in the job description.* Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits to include medical, prescription, dental, mental health benefits, 401(k) and paid time off (vacation, PSST and paid holidays)***Benefits & Perks**** *Medical & Prescription Plan Design: $0 Copay / $0 Deductible** *Dental, Life Insurance** *401(k) with a 6% Employer Match.** *PTO: Holidays, vacation & sick time** *Gym facilities (PA & WA only)***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.**