Manager, Payroll Operations

Cook Group

. Lead Cook Medical's Payroll Shared Services team and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for designated markets.

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBloomington • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, data integrity, and compliance with payroll tax laws, while effectively leading teams and driving process improvements through automation and AI adoption.

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Payroll Operations ManagementHCM/Payroll Platform ExpertiseProcess Improvement and AutomationCross-Functional CollaborationPayroll Compliance and Tax Laws

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData Integrity ManagementGeneral Ledger ReconciliationAI Solutions ImplementationData Cleanup and GovernancePerformance Metrics EstablishmentPayroll Tax ComplianceInternational Payroll ProcessingProject ManagementPayroll System Configuration

Soft Skills

Team MentoringStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Power BIPayroll PlatformsHCM SystemsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesCPP CertificationIPASS Certification

Industry Keywords

Payroll Shared ServicesGlobal Payroll ExpansionMergers and AcquisitionsData GovernanceEmployee Compensation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Cook Medical's Payroll Shared Services team and ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for designated markets.
Own payroll data integrity within Cook's payroll platform.
Direct daily payroll operations and establish performance metrics.
Act as payroll subject matter expert for platform configuration, troubleshooting, data integrity and complex issue escalation.
Reconcile and post payroll activity to the general ledger.
Resolve employee payroll inquiries.
Lead process improvement, automation and AI/tool adoption, including Power BI.
Support global payroll expansion and onboarding of international entities.
Improve payroll data integrity, clean legacy organizational data and support global data governance.
Guide local HR and Finance teams in payroll operations.
Consolidate payroll reference materials and documentation into a governed repository.
Represent regional payroll in enterprise data decisions.
Partner with HR, HRIS, Benefits, Finance and Communications on payroll-impacting initiatives.
Support mergers, acquisitions and divestitures from a payroll perspective.
Mentor and develop team members and foster an inclusive team environment.
Lead evaluations, workload and skills alignment, delegation and succession planning.
Maintain a roadmap and timeline of payroll tasks and projects.
Ensure compliance with payroll tax laws and requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field is required.
Minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience is required, ideally in progressive Payroll positions.
Hands-on expertise with HCM/payroll platform strongly preferred.
Continued certification in Payroll (region specific) is preferred such as CPP, IPASS etc.
Significant experience in payroll operations and an understanding of global payroll processing; supervisory or management experience preferred.
Fluency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data concepts, including critically evaluating AI outputs, improving workflows using approved tools, identifying and mitigating bias or inaccuracies, and communicating AI-driven insights clearly and responsibly.
Demonstrated experience driving AI solutions, process improvement, data cleanup/governance and automation adoption within payroll operations.
Experience implementing new systems globally is advantageous.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
High integrity and discretion when handling confidential compensation and employee data.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to mentor, delegate, develop talent and perform succession planning.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not intended.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity employer
Travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs