Senior NA Payroll Leader: Automation, Compliance & Strategy

Ascendo Resources; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across North America. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, optimizing payroll processes, and leading a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a background in large organizations, an accounting or related degree, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation within payroll functions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience in large, complex organizations.
• 5+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation heavily preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations across multiple entities.
• Oversee payroll team and compliance activities.
• Drive payroll innovation through technology and automation.

Skills

Payroll operations management

Compliance expertise

Leadership and team development

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A leading staffing firm seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across North America. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, optimizing payroll processes, and leading a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a background in large organizations, an accounting or related degree, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation within payroll functions.