Senior Payroll Leader: NA Ops, Automation & Compliance

Ascendo Resources; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across North America, ensuring compliance and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in payroll management, including 5 years in leadership, with expertise in systems like Workday Payroll. This role emphasizes process improvement and mentorship within a high-performance team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead North American payroll operations ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Develop payroll policies and internal controls.
• Partner with HR and Finance to align payroll with organizational objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership in payroll

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or HR

Advanced degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A leading staffing firm is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across North America, ensuring compliance and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in payroll management, including 5 years in leadership, with expertise in systems like Workday Payroll. This role emphasizes process improvement and mentorship within a high-performance team.