Overview
The Manager, Payroll is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for the U.S. workforce, while also coordinating global payroll operations for employees based in Ireland. Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working within the People team, this role serves as the payroll subject matter expert with deep expertise in ADP Workforce Now.
This position requires a collaborative, hands-on approach, partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless employee experience. The Manager will ensure payroll accuracy and compliance, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvements supporting a remote and global organization.
Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Operations
- Lead full-cycle bi-weekly payroll processing for U.S. employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Serve as primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, including system configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, and optimization
- Review and audit payroll data such as timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings prior to each payroll run
- Process off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, adjustments, and corrections as needed
- Collaborate with HR teams (People Operations, Total Rewards) to ensure accurate processing of new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, compensation changes, and benefit deductions
Global Payroll – Ireland
- Act as the internal point of contact for Ireland payroll, managing data transfers, approvals, and issue resolution
- Maintain working knowledge of Irish payroll requirements including PAYE, PRSI, and USC to ensure ongoing compliance
Compliance, Reporting & Controls
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi-state requirements
- Manage payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, and year-end reporting; perform quarterly and annual reconciliations
- Maintain payroll records in accordance with regulatory and internal retention policies
- Support internal and external audits by preparing and providing accurate payroll data and documentation
- Partner with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation
Process Improvement & Employee Experience
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Develop, document, and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and best practices
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll inquiries, delivering a high-quality, responsive employee experience
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure data integrity and alignment across HR, Finance, and payroll systems
Other Responsibilities
- Support payroll-related system enhancements, integrations, or upgrades within ADP Workforce Now
- Contribute to scalable People operations processes in a high-growth, multi-entity environment
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively adapt payroll practices to maintain compliance
- Assist with People and Finance initiatives including audits, compensation cycles, or organizational changes impacting payroll
- Provide payroll reporting and insights to support workforce planning and business decision-making
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, including full-cycle processing in a mid-to-large size organization (500+ employees)
- Hands-on, advanced experience with ADP Workforce Now, including administration, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and multi-state compliance requirements
- Experience managing payroll audits, reconciliations, and controls
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data reconciliation)
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing or coordinating global payroll, specifically Ireland (PAYE, PRSI, USC)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now integrations with HRIS, benefits, or ERP systems
- Experience supporting payroll in a high-growth or multi-entity organization
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across People, Finance, and business leaders
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this listing.
Location
This role supports a remote and global workforce; specific location details are not provided.