Sr. Payroll Manager, CPP

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting : Senior Payroll Manager (High-Volume, Multi-State / Union, Public Company)

Our client, a leading public company, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in high-volume, multi-state, and unionized settings.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead payroll operations for 7,000–10,000+ employees across multiple states (including California) and Canada, encompassing biweekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Oversee a team of 4 Payroll Supervisors (each managing 5 specialists), providing mentorship, support, and career development.
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for a diverse employee base (salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, union).
• Administer payroll for 100 union groups and manage complexity across 50 FEINs.
• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues diplomatically, manage escalations, and foster a positive work environment.
• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements.
• Drive process improvements, leveraging ERP / payroll systems for optimal efficiency and accuracy.
• Step in to process payroll during peak periods or complex cycles.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring strong communication with Finance, HR, and other business units.

Required Qualifications :

Preferences :

Company Environment : Enjoy modern office spaces yet business casual dress code / environment and a collaborative, high-performance work culture.

Full Cycle Payroll, Multi-state Payroll, Payroll - Over 500 Employees, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Dayforce, Ceridian Payroll System