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Sr Manager Payroll

POSTED 11/5/2026 POSTED 11/5/2026

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Job Description We are partnering with a well-known organization to hire an execution-focused Senior Manager, Payroll. This hands-on, player-coach role runs day-to-day payroll operations and leads a small team through a period of transformation. It's ideal for a skilled operator who thrives with minimal oversight and can partner on large-scale remediation projects in a complex, high-transaction, multi-frequency environment.

Location:

New York, NY - Onsite 5 days a week

Compensation:

$140,000 - $160,000 base + bonus

Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end payroll operations for a high-volume population across weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles Work hands-on alongside your team, executing payroll runs, calculations, and pre-calculation audits Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes and compliance with cross-functional partners Lead, coach, and mentor payroll specialists while shifting the team from end-to-end portfolio ownership to job-level processing Build and execute a cross-training roadmap covering union, multi-frequency, and international payrolls Audit vendor outputs for accuracy and partner with HR, Finance, and IT to resolve data issues and improve upstream workflows

Qualifications:

8-10 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a hands-on leadership or player-coach role Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification Deep expertise in high-volume payrolls with significant union populations, collective bargaining agreements, and multiple pay frequencies Proven track record restructuring team workflows, eliminating redundancies, and scaling a lean payroll function Experience maintaining stable operations during HRIS remediations, system integrations, or corporate restructuring Self-starter who runs daily operations independently, knows when to escalate, and partners strategically on long-term goals If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs - this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn . Opportunity Awaits #

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Job Snapshot

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Permanent

WORKPLACE

On-site

LOCATION

New York, NY

DATE POSTED

11/5/2026 Check Out Similar Jobs

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