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remote type
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locations
Malvern, PA
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
JR000016097
Job Title Manager, Payroll Requisition
JR000016097
Manager, Payroll (Open) Location Malvern, PA Additional Locations Job Description Summary The Payroll Manager will lead global payroll operations across North America, playing a key role in supporting a rapidly growing company. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll while building scalable processes and systems that can grow with the business. You'll oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and vendor partnerships, while driving payroll initiatives, including process improvements and system implementations. As a people leader, you'll develop and mentor a global payroll team and serve as a strategic partner on business initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and expansion. The ideal candidate brings deep global payroll expertise, strong leadership skills, and hands-on experience with Workday and ADP solutions. Job Description This is a hands-on leadership role for a payroll professional who enjoys building teams and improving how things work. As Payroll Manager, you'll own payroll operations across North America, ensuring every pay run is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. You'll lead a talented payroll team, partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT, and play a key role in scaling payroll processes as the business grows. If you're excited by transformation, enjoy mentoring others, and bring strong payroll expertise, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.
What You'll Do:
Lead end-to-end North American payroll operations, with a strong focus on process, compliance and labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
Manage and develop a payroll team, creating a collaborative, accountable, and people-first environment.
Oversee payroll for workforce, including weekly and bi-weekly hourly payrolls
Partner with internal teams and third-party providers to support payroll delivery, system integrations, and business expansion
Own payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end activities, and general ledger accuracy
Drive payroll transformation initiatives, improving processes, standardizing workflows, and scaling systems for future growth
Lead payroll system implementations and enhancements, including Workday
Manage change effectively by guiding stakeholders through new processes, training, and transitions
Maintain clear documentation, policies, and procedures, serving as a trusted payroll knowledge resource
Provide strategic payroll support for mergers, acquisitions, and onboarding of new locations
What We're Looking For:
A proven payroll leader who is energized by managing and developing teams
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years managing global payroll operations
Strong global payroll experience, particularly in Canada
Hands-on experience with Workday and ADP experience is 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 Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova The expected base pay range for this position is $111k - $178k. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion.