Senior Manager, Payroll Operations – Global Industrial

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Lead all aspects of full-cycle, international, and multi-state payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAtlanta • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, compliance with payroll regulations, and leadership in managing payroll teams. Proficient in leveraging Workday Payroll and HCM for efficient payroll operations and reporting.

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Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingWorkday PayrollPayroll ComplianceLeadership in Payroll ManagementCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax RegulationsJournal EntriesReconciliationsAccrualsMonth-End CloseData ValidationPayroll ReportingSOX CompliancePayroll Audits

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

Workday HCMPayroll Reporting ToolsMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Multi-State Payroll OperationsPayroll PoliciesInternal ControlsPayroll Trends AnalysisEmployee Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of full-cycle, international, and multi-state payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing
Oversee earnings, deductions, taxation, garnishments, benefits, direct deposits, and year-end processing
Manage payroll calendars, processing schedules, quality controls, and service level expectations
Review payroll audits, exception reports, reconciliations, and data validation processes
Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll professionals
Establish performance expectations and drive departmental accountability
Conduct performance reviews, succession planning, and career development activities
Support onboarding and training for new payroll team members
Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll transactions, accruals, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, and forecasting
Analyze payroll trends and provide reporting and recommendations to leadership
Maintain and improve payroll controls in a SOX-compliant environment
Ensure adherence to payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, tax requirements, and company policies
Develop, monitor, and improve payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
Partner with Internal Audit and Compliance to evaluate and mitigate payroll-related risks
Serve as primary contact for internal and external payroll audits and coordinate audit requests
Manage complex payroll issues and escalations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Serve as Payroll functional lead for Workday Absence, Payroll, and Time and Scheduling
Oversee Workday payroll configuration, testing, validation, and release management
Lead payroll participation in Workday enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and new functionality deployments
Ensure data integrity between Workday Payroll, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Finance, and third-party systems
Develop and maintain Workday payroll reporting, dashboards, and analytics
Identify opportunities to leverage Workday functionality to improve efficiency, controls, and employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Ten (10) or more years of progressive payroll experience, including significant experience managing multi-state payroll operations
Five (5) or more years of leadership experience managing payroll teams
Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday HCM
Extensive knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing and administration
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance requirements
Experience supporting payroll accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes
Demonstrated experience working within a SOX-controlled environment
Experience supporting internal and external audit activities
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience utilizing payroll reporting tools
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Options for healthcare coverage
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vacation pay
Sick pay
Holiday pay