Senior Manager, Payroll
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Senior Manager handling in-house payroll function for healthcare-focused organization across multiple states. Responsible for compliance, controls, and growth within payroll operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Compass’s internal payroll function, including HRIS payroll configuration and general ledger integration
- Configure and manage multi-state payroll operations, including tax registrations, filings, deductions, PTO accruals, and holiday administration
- Establish strong payroll controls, approval workflows, audit processes, and standard operating procedures
- Execute parallel payroll testing and lead the transition from PEO/EOR to in-house payroll by January 2027
- Ensure accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll processing with zero missed deadlines
- Manage payroll-related compliance, audits, and responses to regulatory inquiries
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Legal to support payroll operations and acquisition integrations
- Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired centers, including data migration and system setup
- Own year-end processing, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and reporting requirements
- Develop scalable playbooks, documentation, and training to support growth
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 7–10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state operations
- 3+ years in a senior or leadership role within payroll or HR operations
- Hands-on experience configuring and administering HRIS payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and GL reconciliation
- Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, complex formulas)
- Proven experience building or improving payroll processes and controls
- Preferred: Experience leading PEO/EOR transitions to in-house payroll; Healthcare, ASC, or multi-site services industry experience; Experience supporting payroll through acquisitions or mergers; Familiarity with platforms such as UKG, Workday, Paylocity, and SAGE Intacct’ CPP or FPC certification
Benefits:
- Salary ranges at Compass are based on role, level, and location, and may vary by state.
- Individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education or training.
- Your recruiter will provide the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
- In addition to base salary, many roles are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.
- Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
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