Senior Manager, Payroll (R50027112)

$106,000 - $145,000/Yr

Fox News Network - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

About the position

The Senior Payroll Manager at Fox Corporation is a leadership role within the Payroll Shared Services team, responsible for overseeing payroll operations for non-union employees across multiple divisions and states. This position emphasizes collaboration, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery while fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and coordinate all activities of a Payroll Shared Services team responsible for non-union payroll operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with SOX requirements and internal company policies.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder queries through effective collaboration.
• Deliver excellent customer service and proactively develop solutions to anticipated issues.
• Create and use metrics to benchmark performance and improve service delivery.
• Handle escalations and guide corrective actions across departments.
• Establish and adhere to payroll schedules with business partners to meet processing deadlines.
• Review, audit, and approve stock incentive compensation transactions and payroll taxes.
• Define and drive key requirements, projects, and initiatives with a focus on quality and customer service.
• Plan, develop, and implement forward-looking payroll processes and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Payroll Shared Services leadership on strategic initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-divisional stakeholders and partners including HR, IT, and Legal.
• Support Workday issues and change requests, including user acceptance testing.
• Act as a trusted adviser for business partners and stakeholders in Payroll matters.
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance engagement and operational excellence.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant work experience leading Payroll processes for a large volume of employees in a multi-state organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and develop talent through mentorship.
• Strong working knowledge of taxation of fringe benefits and long-term equity incentive instruments.
• Expert knowledge of FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Adept at streamlining and simplifying processes for efficiency while maintaining internal controls.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including V-Lookup and Pivot Tables.
• Strategic mindset with a willingness to improve processes and operations.
• Outstanding people skills with experience in cultivating collaborative relationships across an organization.
• Ability to communicate project status and resolutions clearly.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience with Workday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Annual discretionary bonus