Senior Payroll Manager: Multistate & Compliance Lead

Menzies Aviation; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation, a global aviation services provider, seeks a Senior Payroll professional to lead multi-state NA payroll operations from Grapevine, TX. You will ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, manage payroll-related inquiries, and drive accuracy across processes and reporting.

The role requires deep experience with UltiPro and Kronos, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage confidential information while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a Senior Payroll role.
• 3–5 years of UltiPro experience.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, local and provincial regulations.
• Strong knowledge of HCM systems.
• Experience with payroll for union and non-union populations.
• CPP designation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Garnishments administration.
• Training payroll staff.
• Monthly reconciliation and analysis of payroll accounts.
• Year-end tax filing and reconciliation.
• Oversee multi-state payroll compliance and reporting.
• Support payroll audits (internal/external/SOX).
• Review and approve payroll processing and funding activities.
• Coordinate with Treasury on payroll funding and tax payments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPP designation preferred

Tools

UltiPro

Kronos

Excel

Job description

Menzies Aviation, a global aviation services provider, seeks a Senior Payroll professional to lead multi-state NA payroll operations from Grapevine, TX. You will ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, manage payroll-related inquiries, and drive accuracy across processes and reporting.

The role requires deep experience with UltiPro and Kronos, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage confidential information while meeting tight deadlines.