Senior Manager, Payroll SuccessFactors (Libertyville)

US citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time

Job type : 1099 or W2

Job Title : Senior Manager, Payroll SuccessFactors

Location : Libertyville, IL(Remote)

Duration : Full-time

Job Description :

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employee populations. This leader will drive accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while managing a high-performing payroll team in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead full-cycle payroll operations, ensuring precise, compliant, and timely processing across the U.S. and Canada.

Manage, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Oversee payroll preparation, processing, accounting, tax filings, remittances, benefits updates, and special payments.

Develop, document, and enforce payroll processes, procedures, and internal controls.

Leverage deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors, Employee Central Payroll (ECP), and Payroll Control Center (PCC) to optimize payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Ensure compliance with federal, state / provincial, and local payroll laws and regulations.

Partner closely with HR, HRIS, Benefits, and Finance teams to support integrations, reporting, audits, and process enhancements.

Resolve complex payroll issues while safeguarding a positive employee experience.

Stay current with regulatory updates and system changes, implementing improvements as needed.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of payroll leadership experience supporting U.S. and Canadian employee populations.

7+ years working with payroll audits, SOX compliance, and automation initiatives (preferred).

Advanced hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, ECP, and PCC required.

Strong knowledge of payroll tax, benefits, and compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.

Proven success managing third-party vendors and payroll providers.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

US citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time