Senior Manager, Payroll

$106,000 - $145,000/Yr

Fox - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

About the position

The Senior Payroll Manager at Fox Corporation is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the Payroll Shared Services team. This position focuses on ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for non-union employees across multiple divisions and states, while driving process improvements and compliance with regulations. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

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 policies.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder queries through effective collaboration.
• 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.
• Review, audit, and approve stock incentive compensation transactions.
• Define and drive key requirements, projects, and initiatives with high quality and customer service.
• Plan, develop, and implement payroll processes for continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes.
• Support Workday issues and change requests, including user acceptance testing.
• Act as a trusted adviser for business partners and stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor team members to drive engagement and operational excellence.
• Maintain knowledge of wage and hour regulations and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant work experience leading Payroll processes in a multi-state, multi-entity organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and develop talent through mentorship.
• Strong working knowledge of taxation of fringe benefits and equity incentive instruments.
• Expert knowledge of FLSA and wage and hour regulations.
• Aptitude for streamlining teams and processes for efficiency with internal controls.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (V-Lookup and Pivot Tables).
• Strategic mindset with a willingness to improve processes and operations.
• Outstanding people skills and ability to influence at all levels.

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