Manager, Payroll

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals•Malvern, PA

12d•$111,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Payroll Manager leads North American payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll while building scalable processes and systems to support business growth. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing payroll audits, reconciliations, vendor partnerships, process improvements, and payroll system implementations and enhancements. The manager develops and mentors a global payroll team and partners with HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders on payroll delivery, system integrations, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion. The position also supports payroll transformation and guides stakeholders through process changes, training, and transitions.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years managing global payroll operations.
Strong global payroll experience, particularly in Canada.
Experience with payroll processes for weekly or bi-weekly hourly populations.
Solid understanding of payroll compliance, HRIS and timekeeping systems, and general ledger integration.
Experience identifying and leading process improvements.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Workday.
ADP experience.
CPP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end North American payroll operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
Manage and develop the payroll team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and people-first environment.
Oversee payroll for weekly and bi-weekly hourly populations.
Partner with internal teams and third-party providers on payroll delivery, system integrations, and business expansion.
Own payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end activities, and general ledger accuracy.
Drive payroll transformation, improve processes, standardize workflows, and scale systems for future growth.
Lead payroll system implementations and enhancements, including Workday.
Guide stakeholders through process changes, training, and transitions.
Maintain payroll documentation, policies, and procedures and serve as a payroll knowledge resource.
Provide strategic payroll support for mergers, acquisitions, and onboarding new locations.