Senior Manager, Payroll

Inotiv

. Manage corporate, multi-jurisdictional, and global payrolls .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-jurisdictional payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading payroll teams effectively. Proficient in payroll reporting, analysis, and the use of payroll systems such as Workday.

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Payroll ManagementTeam LeadershipPayroll Compliance ControlsWorkday ProficiencyCPP Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReportingData AnalysisJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationRegulatory CompliancePayroll Tax ManagementPerformance ManagementProblem SolvingFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship ManagementAdaptabilityJudgmentCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP CertificationFPC Certification

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceSOX ControlsMulti-Jurisdictional PayrollUS Payroll RegulationsEMEA Payroll Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage corporate, multi-jurisdictional, and global payrolls
Ensure timely and accurate payroll and payroll-tax processing, distribution, and reporting
Serve as primary payroll contact for on/off-site HR Managers
Manage, train, and develop a team of 4–5 Payroll Specialists
Identify and implement payroll compliance controls, including SOX controls
Communicate regulatory and operational changes and business impacts to leadership and business partners
Support finance with payroll reports, journal entries, month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, and auditor requests
Register new state, SUI, and local payroll taxes and add jurisdictions in the payroll system
Manage unemployment rates and maintain accurate payroll-system information
Recommend updates to payroll policies, procedures, and systems program management
Interpret government regulations and update policies and practices for US and EMEA requirements
Create, schedule, and distribute custom reports
Analyze payroll and related costs to identify trends and ensure accurate reporting
Complete ad hoc projects, reporting, account reconciliations, and other finance and HR assignments
Supervise department staff and administer personnel actions, including salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge
Establish job objectives, work methods, and performance standards; review performance and provide feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in HR, Accounting or Finance preferred, or Associate Degree with certification in payroll (CPP)
7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in payroll
3+ years managing payroll staff
Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, proprietary programs, and Workday
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to define problems, use sound judgment, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to solve complex business issues creatively
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business conditions
Ability to strategize, design, execute, and communicate across all organizational levels
Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills
CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401K
Opportunities to learn and grow
Training access