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Senior Payroll Manager

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Robert Half

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Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/15/2026

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Job Description

SENIOR PAYROLL MANAGER
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STRATEGIC, NOT
TRANSACTIONALLocation:
Hybrid — 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire (3-6 months)
Industry:
Financial Services
WHY THIS ROLE
?High visibility from day one. You'll work directly with executive leadership, inherit a complex environment with real room for improvement, and have the mandate to define what "excellent" looks like. If you've been executing in a large org and want to finally own the function, this is that opportunity. Strong performers convert to permanent.
THE OPPORTUNITYA
well-established financial services organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll accounting, compliance, and quality control across multiple entities. This is not a transactional payroll role. The ideal candidate operates as a strategic leader who brings structure, accountability, and a clear "what good looks like" mindset to the function.
WHAT YOU'LL
DOOwn payroll accounting, GL tie-outs, and pre/post-payroll reconciliations across multiple entities and input streamsEstablish and enforce best-in-class payroll controls -- be the person who catches issues before they become audit findingsEnsure clean, accurate data flow in Oracle; partner with ADP to validate accuracy and completeness end-to-endAnalyze payroll data and investigate variances with a strong tie-out mindsetDrive automation, standardization, and process improvement initiatives -- you'll be building the playbook, not following oneCollaborate cross-functionally and present insights and recommendations directly to senior leadership including CFO-level stakeholders