Manager, Payroll

Position Summary

This leadership position is responsible for directing STERIS's U.S. and Canada payroll operations, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll services, including payroll processing, tax withholding and reporting, payroll funding, and external payment activities. Leading an experienced and highly capable team, this role serves as a key partner to Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and business leaders across the organization.


Unlike many payroll leadership opportunities, this position is not focused on stabilizing operations or resolving systemic issues. It is open as a result of organizational growth and offers the chance to build upon a strong operational foundation. The successful candidate will help shape the future of payroll at STERIS by driving innovation, advancing technology, and supporting strategic business initiatives.


As STERIS continues to grow through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, this role will play a critical part in scaling payroll operations, integrating acquired businesses, and enhancing the processes, systems, and controls that support a global workforce. The position will lead high-impact projects including system implementations, process optimization, automation initiatives, and acquisition integrations, helping ensure payroll remains efficient, scalable, and positioned for long-term success.


This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who enjoys balancing operational excellence with strategic transformation. Success in the role requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and the ability to influence across functions while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a continuous improvement mindset, a passion for leveraging technology, and the ability to translate business strategy into sustainable payroll solutions that drive value across the enterprise.

What You'll do as a Payroll Manager

• Manage the work flow within the corporate payroll department to facilitate timely and accurate calculations and the preparation and distribution of compensation for multiple entities throughout the corporation.
• Ensure that ongoing training is provided to employees relative to improved job performance, and executing new responsibilities and company policies.
• Conduct annual performance reviews of various staff members.
• Manage external resources utilized for projects on an as needed basis.
• Oversee the maintenance of SOX documentation relative to all payroll processes and practices, including but not limited to payroll processing.
• Prepare annual operating budget and ensure expenses are maintained within approved budget limits; and work to reduce processing costs both internal and external.
• Review various income statements, Form W-2, and other appropriate reporting forms for wage and tax reporting to ensure completion is accurate and timely.
• Manage the reporting of all payroll information as required to support management's informational needs relative to individual employees, departments, divisions and groups. This includes the preparation of information required for internal and external audits, including information required for Worker's Compensation coverage renewals.
• Manage the process of maintaining confidential employee information required to keeping an accurate Payroll/Personnel data base and Payroll Master File.
• Ensure the proper storage and retention of all payroll related records, according to appropriate law and company policy.
• Participate in integration of acquisitions/divestitures to ensure timely and appropriate payroll processing, as applicable.
• Identify, develop and execute plans to enhance efficiency and accuracy of processes in the Payroll area, according to best practices.
• Remain up to date on federal and state tax laws and other regulatory changes that impact Payroll operations. Ensure that the filing requirements and deadlines are being met and are in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 8+ years of payroll experience, demonstrating increased responsibility with a minimum 6 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and competing tasks must be shown.
• Ability to develop plans and manage special projects.
• Ability to analyze accounting and financial information

The Preferred Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Prior HR experience
• Experience working with and/or leading merger & acquisition activities
• Payroll experience working within Canada and Canadian regulations
• Hands-on experience working within ADP Workforce Now
• Growth-oriented/future minded/strategic mindset

What STERIS Offers

At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. We share our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
• #LI-KS1 #LI-Hybrid

Pay range for this opportunity is $110,000 - 140,000. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

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