Senior Manager Payroll Operations

Senior Manager Payroll Operations

A large and growing Colorado organization is seeking an experienced Senior Manager of Payroll Operations to lead a high-volume payroll function and oversee a team responsible for payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support. This leadership role will drive payroll strategy, process improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence while ensuring accurate and compliant payroll administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of regular and off-cycle payrolls.
• Manage, mentor, and develop payroll staff while establishing performance goals and fostering a culture of accountability and customer service.
• Oversee payroll tax reporting, garnishments, reconciliations, W-2 processing, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Develop and enhance payroll policies, procedures, internal controls, and workflow efficiencies.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert, resolving complex payroll issues and providing guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Benefits, and other departments to support integrated business processes and organizational initiatives.
• Lead payroll-related projects, system implementations, upgrades, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor department metrics, analyze trends, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required.

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including at least 5 years of people leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices.

• Experience with ERP, payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems.

• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and manage complex payroll operations.

• Exceptional communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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