Sr Manager, Payroll Operations

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Houston, TX

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Senior Payroll Manager leads the development and execution of payroll strategies that align with organizational objectives, ensuring operational excellence in payroll processes. This role is responsible for guaranteeing accurate end-to-end payroll service delivery, monitoring and updating policies, and maintaining compliance with payroll legislation. Collaborating closely with the Payroll Director, the Senior Manager, Payroll Operations contributes to executive-level decision-making and drives the successful implementation of the overall payroll strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including salaried, hourly, and unionized employees across the US and Canada, ensuring compliance with both regional labor laws and union agreements while maintaining high standards of efficiency and accuracy.
• Responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic initiatives identified by payroll leadership.
• Works with the Senior Manager of Payroll Integrations & Reporting to ensure accurate payroll reporting and systems integrations critical to the delivery of payroll.
• Champions relationships with payroll data owners (e.g., Oracle HCM, UKG, and Field HR teams) to drive accountability across the business to supply payroll with accurate date inputs.
• Facilitates the coordination of payroll delivery across functional teams, ensuring a collaborative and cohesive payroll service delivery model.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for team to ensure optimal performance.
• Reviews, researches, and responds to escalated payroll inquiries submitted by employees, managers, the field, and other inquiry sources.
• Oversees the compliance and reporting of functional payroll metrics and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Accredited) in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 7 years payroll experience.
• 3 years experience managing a team administering enterprise-wide payroll with accountability for ensuring system configuration and processes are in place to ensure integrity and compliance of the function.

Nice-to-haves

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
• CPC (Certified Payroll Professional)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.