Senior Payroll Manager

TownTasks

Location: New York City, New York, USA

Category: Payroll

Salary: 90,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Lead staff of three including one manager, overseeing payroll function for a large, multi-state workforce (over 3k employees). Ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all payroll operations.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team.
Drive continuous improvement, automation, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
Oversee internal controls, data integrity practices, and payroll compliance.
Manage vendor relationships and system integrations.
Ensure accurate calculation and application of complex pay components.
Stay up to date on evolving payroll legislation.
Develop and deliver KPIs and executive-level reporting.
Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive payroll experience.
Strong experience managing payroll operations in a high-growth, multi-state environment.
Expertise with Workday Payroll, UltiPro, or comparable platform.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly preferred.

Perks & Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

Why Join Us?

We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on payroll operations and contribute to the company's growth.