Senior Payroll Manager - Lead Multi-Location Pay

Northrop Grumman; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of Payroll 3 in Irving, TX. This role requires in-office presence and oversight of end-to-end payroll for a multi-location workforce. You will analyze payroll issues, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with GAAP and tax laws.

Ideal candidates hold a CPP, have 8–10+ years of advanced payroll experience, and have led payroll teams with ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or ADP. Strong data skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is required.
• 3–5+ years in payroll leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a complex, multi-location workforce.
• Audit, reconcile, and resolve payroll processing issues for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations across payrolls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independence

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/HR

CPP certification

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

ADP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager of Payroll 3 in Irving, TX. This role requires in-office presence and oversight of end-to-end payroll for a multi-location workforce. You will analyze payroll issues, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with GAAP and tax laws.

Ideal candidates hold a CPP, have 8–10+ years of advanced payroll experience, and have led payroll teams with ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or ADP. Strong data skills and confidentiality are essential.