Sr. Payroll Manager, CPP

Senior Payroll Manager (High-Volume, Multi-State/Union, Public Company) with their CPP 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:

§ Experience with leading payroll operations for 5,000 plus employees across multiple states. § Processing for California is required § Payroll Cycles are biweekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls. § This role will oversee a team of 5 Payroll Supervisors (each managing 5 specialists), providing mentorship, support, and career development. § The team is processing for a diverse employee base (salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union) § Publicly traded company experience due to the Equity Compensation, reporting equity-based compensation programs, such as stock options, restricted stock options (RSUs), etc. § CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional) Required § Experience processing for multiple entities § Major ERP/payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP/Dayforce Ceridian). § Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements. § This role is typically one that will oversee but at times will need to step in to process payroll during peak periods or complex cycles. § Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring strong communication with Finance, HR, and other business units.

Preferences:

§ Canadian payroll experience is a plus. but not required. § Administer payroll for 100 union groups and manage complexity across 50 FEINs. § Enjoy modern office spaces yet business casual dress code/environment and a collaborative, high-performance work culture. § Bachelor’s Degree – highly preferred

Full Cycle Payroll, Multi-state Payroll, California Payroll, Payroll - Over 5000+ Employees, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Dayforce, Ceridian Payroll System, Workday, SAP, ADP Products, Excel