Senior Payroll Manager - Hybrid

Cigna; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee global payroll services for over 65,000 employees. This pivotal role involves managing outsourced payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and leading major projects such as mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or IT, along with extensive experience in payroll operations and proficiency in Workday HCM. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving health and vitality, where your contributions will drive growth and make a difference.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in global payroll operations with team management.
• Proficiency in Workday HCM, payroll, time, and absence modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced payroll operations for timely and accurate service delivery.
• Project manage payroll year-end, mergers, and compensation planning.

Skills

Global Payroll Operations

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in IT

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Under the general direction of the Payroll Director, manages outsourced payroll operations to ensure optimal performance in the delivery and administration of global payroll services. Supports activities related to outsourced payroll, payroll accounting, disbursements, garnishments, and payroll tax for over 65,000 U.S. employees across 50 payroll entities. Assists in developing Workday Payroll configurations aligned with Cigna's pay schedules, policies, and procedures. Maintains controls and operational excellence, including internal/external control audits, SOX compliance, testing, and overall tax and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Manage outsourced payroll operations to ensure timely and accurate payroll service delivery to all employees.
2. Project manage major enterprise projects such as payroll year-end, mergers and acquisitions, and compensation planning.
3. Define requirements and configure Workday payroll, time reporting, absence management, and interfaces with financial systems.
4. Oversee Strada HRO activities related to payroll operations, including garnishments, taxes, disbursements, and application management for payroll, time, and absence systems.
5. Ensure payroll activities comply with government, regulatory, legal, and contractual obligations.
6. Support financial payroll activities, including G/L reconciliations and employee/employer disbursements.
7. Maintain SOX controls and compliance, focusing on continuous improvement.
8. Coordinate with Accounting, Finance, IT, Legal, and COEs to assess impact of system changes and communicate appropriately.
9. Support tax disbursements for federal, state, and local taxes.
10. Assist with unemployment cost management services and state payroll notifications.
11. Participate in HR Operations RFPs, including evaluation and contract development.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or related field.
2. 10+ years of experience in global payroll operations; 2+ years managing a team.
3. Proven ability to implement and execute payroll strategies.
4. Experience leading payroll during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including HCM system integrations.
5. Proficiency in Workday HCM, payroll, time, and absence modules.
6. Ability to communicate complex concepts to HR and Finance leadership.
7. Strong leadership skills and stakeholder collaboration experience.
8. Business acumen and analytical skills to assess regulatory impacts.
9. Experience working with cross-functional teams and understanding internal controls.

If working remotely, internet must be via a cable broadband or fiber optic provider with minimum speeds of 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

We are dedicated to improving health and vitality through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. Join us in driving growth and making a difference.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

For reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail]. Note: Do not email for application updates or resumes.

The Cigna Group maintains a tobacco-free policy and may not hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where legally permissible. Candidates in such states must enter a smoking cessation program prior to employment. States include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington.

Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable laws.