Strategic Senior Payroll Manager (Global)

Jetblue Airways; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Travel privileges

Job summary

JetBlue Airways is seeking a Senior Manager Payroll to lead weekly and semi-monthly payroll for 24,000+ employees and ensure accuracy and compliance. The role partners across People, Finance, Legal, and Labor Relations to drive payroll strategies while mentoring a dispersed team and delivering process improvements.

Applicants should have 6+ years in payroll with at least 5 in management, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP Payroll/UKG Dimensions/ADP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 6 years payroll experience.
• Six years payroll experience, with five in management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP/UKG/ADP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely processing of weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for over 24,000 employees with accuracy.
• Partner with People, Finance, Legal, Labor Relations and operational teams to shape payroll strategies.
• Creatively troubleshoot and manage complex payroll problems.
• Lead and mentor payroll professionals across multiple locations to achieve operational excellence.
• Maintain SOX compliance, coordinate with auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Set strategy and drive continuous improvement for payroll processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Project management

Attention to detail

Flexible hours

Overnight travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CPP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Payroll

UKG Dimensions

ADP

Job description

JetBlue Airways is seeking a Senior Manager Payroll to lead weekly and semi-monthly payroll for 24,000+ employees and ensure accuracy and compliance. The role partners across People, Finance, Legal, and Labor Relations to drive payroll strategies while mentoring a dispersed team and delivering process improvements.

Applicants should have 6+ years in payroll with at least 5 in management, strong knowledge of payroll laws, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP Payroll/UKG Dimensions/ADP experience