Payroll Manager

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

. Lead end-to-end North American payroll operations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMalvern • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,000 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing North American payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading process improvements and system implementations, particularly with Workday. Possesses strong strategic support capabilities for payroll-related activities during mergers and acquisitions.

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Global Payroll ManagementWorkday ImplementationPayroll ComplianceProcess Improvement LeadershipPayroll Team Development

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Hard Skills

Payroll OperationsPayroll AuditsGeneral Ledger IntegrationPayroll Process ManagementPayroll ReconciliationYear-End Payroll ActivitiesTimekeeping SystemsHRIS ManagementPayroll DocumentationPayroll Transformation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder GuidanceTeam LeadershipTraining and DevelopmentCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADP

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceNorth American PayrollMergers and AcquisitionsPayroll Process StandardizationPayroll System Enhancements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end North American payroll operations
Ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time
Manage and develop the payroll team
Oversee weekly and bi-weekly hourly payrolls
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and third-party providers on payroll delivery, integrations, and expansion
Own payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end activities, and general ledger accuracy
Drive payroll transformation, process improvements, workflow standardization, and system scaling
Lead payroll system implementations and enhancements, including Workday
Guide stakeholders through new processes, training, and transitions
Maintain payroll documentation, policies, and procedures
Provide strategic payroll support for mergers, acquisitions, and onboarding new locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive payroll experience
At least 3 years managing global payroll operations
Strong global payroll experience, particularly in Canada
Hands-on experience with Workday
Experience with ADP preferred
Payroll process experience, including weekly or bi-weekly hourly populations
Solid understanding of payroll compliance, HRIS and timekeeping systems, and general ledger integration
Experience identifying and leading process improvements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field
CPP or equivalent certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Bonus eligibility in accordance with the applicable program