Manager Payroll

We are looking for a Manager Payroll to join our Rexel USA team in Dallas, TX but can be remote.

Summary:
Manager, Payroll is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll function for a complex, high-volume, multi-state organization of 8,000+ employees across all 50 states. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while leading and developing a high-performing payroll team. Manager, Payroll brings deep expertise in payroll tax, garnishments, multi-state payroll compliance, and mergers and acquisitions, including managing multiple concurrent payroll integrations. This leader will be both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with the team to enhance processes, improve automation, and drive continuous improvement across payroll operations. The Manager, Payroll will also play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses into payroll operations in a way that supports compliance, minimizes disruption, and builds scalable, efficient processes.

What You'll Do:

- Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of 8,000+ employees across all 50 states.

- Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

- Serve as the subject matter expert in payroll tax, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, levies, and multi-state payroll administration.

- Ensure compliance with all payroll-related laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and audits.

- Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processing, and issue resolution in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

- Oversee administration of employee garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other involuntary deductions.

- Evaluate, optimize, and enhance payroll processes, controls, workflows, and system functionality to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

- Identify and implement automation opportunities and process improvements to modernize payroll operations.

- Develop, document, and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and standard operating practices.

- Monitor payroll metrics and team performance to ensure service excellence and operational effectiveness.

- Lead payroll audits, compliance reviews, and internal control initiatives.

- Manage payroll system updates, testing, implementations, and process changes as needed.

- Lead payroll-related integration activities for mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, onboarding, payroll system alignment, tax setup, and process transition planning.

- Manage multiple simultaneous payroll integrations tied to acquisitions, ensuring timelines, compliance requirements, and business continuity are successfully maintained.

- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and business leaders during acquisition activity to support employee transitions and payroll operational readiness.

- Assess acquired company payroll practices, systems, controls, and compliance risks, and develop integration plans that align with enterprise standards.

- Act as a hands-on leader who can step into day-to-day operations when necessary while also maintaining a strategic perspective.

- Lead, mentor, and develop a large payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Provide coaching, training, and career development opportunities to grow team capability and build bench strength.

- Establish clear goals and expectations while promoting high performance and employee engagement.

- Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties Disclaimer:
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