Senior Manager Payroll Operations

Republic Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Sr Manager of Payroll Operations to lead payroll compliance across 175+ CBAs, union contracts, and related 3rd party payments. The role oversees configuration testing in Workday and ensures data accuracy, controls, and process improvements.

A strong background in US GAAP, SOX, and pension deductions is essential. The position is hybrid at Republic Services’ Phoenix, AZ headquarters, requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls related to payroll processes.
• Experience interpreting CBAs and applying pension, health and welfare rules to payroll.
• Familiarity with FLSA and Regular Rate of Pay; state/local payroll laws.
• Ability to lead a team, set strategic goals and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees payroll compliance related to union contracts and 3rd party payments.
• Manages testing of configuration changes in Workday Time/Absence and Payroll.
• Drives process improvements and enhances payroll controls and data management.
• Collaborates with HR, Total Rewards, HRIS, and cross-functional payroll teams.
• Leads quarterly team meetings and oversees training and development.
• Oversees wage, tax, union deductions, benefits, garnishments, and related payments.
• Ensures alignment of payroll goals with broader company strategy.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX controls

Payroll processing

Excel

Workday/ADP

CBA interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Manager of Payroll Operations will manage payroll compliance related to union contracts, certified payroll reporting, SOX controls, Balance Sheet reconciliations, banking, and 3rd party payments. The incumbent will oversee payroll projects, new configuration request/testing and maintenance of data management and analysis files and collaborate with business managers to lead strategic and process improvement initiatives related to payroll.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees compliance with US GAAP, Sox controls, Federal and State regulations, > 175 CBAs, and Company policies related to payroll processes.

Oversees acquisitions and projects to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and processes. Responsible for testing new and updates to configuration related to Workday Time/Absence and Payroll processing.

Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operational processes and implements enhancements related to payroll processes and compliance.

Collaborates with Director levels and above to align team goals with company strategic goals and ensure successful execution to obtain goals.

Collaborates with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional payroll teams (tax, time and attendance, etc.)

Collaborates with Payroll Director to strategize and create most efficient and effective payroll processes across payroll team.

Conducts quarterly team meetings and overseeing training and development of team.

Oversees payment processing for all wage, tax, union pension, union health & welfare, union dues, union 3rd party benefits, and garnishments.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls mainly related to general ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations and chart of account mappings. Ability to develop processes and internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.

Experience with interpreting Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and applying processes to ensure compliance with Pension, H&W, union deductions as it relates to payroll processes.

Experience with DOL Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Regular Rate of Pay calculation. Knowledge of State and Local payroll laws. Experience with processing payroll for large companies, 25K or more employees.

Ability to lead a team, set strategic goals and ensure implemenation. Develop team skills to accomplish career development objectives, and proper sucession planning. Set goals and review performance for direct reports. Ensure all team goals align with Payroll department goals.

Ability to create and implement strategic goals and processes to align with company strategic goals.

Critical thinking, problem resolution, and decision making skills.

Intermediate level of Excel.

Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.

Experience with Payroll Software System(s) (Preferred: Workday, ADP).

Experience with Microsoft Office products; Word, PowerPoint, OneNote.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance - preferred.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

7-10 years of experience managing large‑scale payroll operations in a complex organization, with a proven track record of driving process improvements, operational enhancements, and project execution across functions.

This position is a hybrid role based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid is 4-days per week onsite, and 1-day remote. This position will not be eligible to be fully remote.

Please note, our Senior Manager Payroll Operations position is not sponsorship eligible.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a