Senior Manager, Payroll Operations — Lead Global Payroll

waynefarms; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Payroll Operations to lead payroll delivery for a large, multi-state workforce across 25+ locations. You will oversee end-to-end payroll, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and drive system improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 8+ years in payroll with 3+ years of people leadership, strong expertise in payroll tax and year-end reporting, and proficiency with major platforms (Workday, ADP/UKG, SAP/Oracle) and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing payroll teams.
• Experience supporting payroll operations within a large, complex, multi-state organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxation, wage-and-hour laws, garnishments, audits, and year-end reporting.
• Experience using major payroll or HCM platforms such as Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential employee and company information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce.
• Ensure payroll is delivered accurately, timely, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage all payroll types, including regular, bonus, commission, off-cycle, termination, and special payrolls.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, tax filings, deductions, garnishments, PTO processing, and year-end activities such as W-2 reporting.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and drive resolution with a focus on employee experience.

Skills

Payroll leadership

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Workday

ADP/UKG

SAP/Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Payroll Operations to lead payroll delivery for a large, multi-state workforce across 25+ locations. You will oversee end-to-end payroll, ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance, and drive system improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 8+ years in payroll with 3+ years of people leadership, strong expertise in payroll tax and year-end reporting, and proficiency with major platforms (Workday, ADP/UKG, SAP/Oracle) and