Senior Payroll Manager – Multi-State & Global Ops

EOS; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee US payroll operations across multiple states and support global payroll activities as needed. You will ensure accurate, timely processing, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality employee experience.

Lead a payroll team, optimize processes, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers to maintain control over compensation, benefits, and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a payroll management or lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll practices, including federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labour legislation.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday Payroll, UKG, Ceridian Dayforce, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations: Manage and process payroll across multiple US states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Payroll Tax & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and reporting obligations.
• Vendor Management: Partner with third-party payroll providers, ensuring service-level agreements and compliance standards are met.
• Process Optimisation: Develop and implement standardised payroll procedures, policies, and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Audit & Reporting: Prepare payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responses.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
• Technology & Systems: Lead and support the implementation, integration, and optimisation of payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop payroll team members or coordinate with local payroll contacts, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Global Payroll Support: Collaborate with international payroll partners to support global payroll governance and consistency where applicable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

ADP

Workday Payroll

UKG

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

EOS is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee US payroll operations across multiple states and support global payroll activities as needed. You will ensure accurate, timely processing, regulatory compliance, and a high-quality employee experience.

Lead a payroll team, optimize processes, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers to maintain control over compensation, benefits, and statutory requirements.