Senior Payroll Manager

IDEXX

. Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeWestbrook • Maine • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex, multi-country payroll processing and reconciliation, with strong financial acumen and the ability to ensure compliance with payroll-related regulatory requirements. Proven leadership in developing talent and driving continuous improvement through process automation and strategic initiatives.

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Payroll Processing ManagementFinancial ReconciliationRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipBudgeting And Cost Control

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingCost ControlPayroll ReportingRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementProcess ImprovementMulti-Country PayrollFinancial Systems Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationStakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADPHRIS PlatformsPayroll SystemsEmerging Technologies

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceU.S. PayrollCanadian PayrollFinancial AcumenRegulatory Bodies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team
Set performance objectives and hold the team accountable for results
Own processing and financial reconciliation of complex, multi-country payroll
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of regular and regulatory payments
Partner with Regional Payroll Managers, HR, Finance, business leaders, and internal clients
Provide specialist payroll advice to HR partners and senior managers
Select and manage external payroll consultants or vendors
Develop and implement strategy for the North America payroll function
Drive continuous improvement through process automation and emerging technologies such as AI
Build, review, and implement payroll policies, guidelines, and compliance programs
Liaise with regulatory bodies as needed
Manage payroll-related budgets, variance analysis, costs, and supplier payments
Participate in regional and global projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10+ years of payroll and/or finance experience, including experience advising others in a specialist area
6+ years of managerial experience managing resources and developing talent to deliver on organizational objectives
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-country or multi-state payroll processing and reconciliation in both in-house and outsourced models
Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate implications clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Working knowledge of payroll-related regulatory and compliance requirements across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
Experience handling complex payroll reporting, including quarterly and annual filings
Skills in budgeting and cost control, financial analysis, and financial systems/process management
Experience with enterprise payroll or HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar)
Experience partnering with Finance, Legal, or Compliance teams on regulatory or audit matters
Project management experience delivering payroll systems or process improvement initiatives
Ability to work with U.S. and Canadian employee populations
Willingness to relocate may be relevant based on the Westbrook, Maine location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual cash bonus opportunity
Performance-based merit increases
Day-one health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with 5% company match
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Mental health resources
Paid volunteer time
Employee stock purchase program
Donation matching programs
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Collaborative and mission-driven environment