Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager Responsibilities Lead and oversee payroll and payroll tax operations for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring payrolls processed accurately and timely. Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll inputs, deductions, and tax treatment for compensation, pensions, retirement‑related plans, and employee benefit programs. Own accurate and timely completion of all payroll activities, including payroll‑related reporting and compliance obligations, tax filings, year‑end reporting, payroll reconciliations, and other required internal and external reporting. Build and lead a highly effective team while managing payroll impacts of organizational growth, workforce changes, and other business needs; establish repeatable, scalable processes and ensure appropriate staffing to maintain service quality, compliance, and operational continuity. Qualifications Deep experience leading payroll operations in large, complex, multi‑entity organizations with strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, reporting obligations, and payroll best practices. Demonstrated experience managing payroll systems, implementations, upgrades, and process improvements. Strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance, and audit practices. Strategic thinker who can scale operations while maintaining accuracy and risk management. Proven ability to manage payroll vendors and partner across HR, Benefits, Finance, Technology, and other stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. 10+ years of experience including success in senior leadership roles building inclusive, high‑performing teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex payroll matters clearly to a range of stakeholders. Benefits Generous time‑away and health benefits from day one, with flexible work options. 2‑for‑1 matching gifts for charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love. Access on‑demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones. Competitive base salary ($164,539 – $279,716); eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, Capital's annual profitability bonus, and a retirement plan with a 15% company contribution. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal‑opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr