Manager, Payroll

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals • Malvern, PA

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About The Position

The Payroll Manager leads North American payroll operations, ensuring payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time while developing scalable processes and systems to support company growth. This hands-on leadership role oversees payroll audits, reconciliations, vendor partnerships, payroll initiatives, process improvements, and system implementations. The manager develops and mentors a payroll team and partners with HR, Finance, and IT, as well as business stakeholders, on integrations, expansion, mergers, acquisitions, and onboarding new locations.

The role oversees payroll for weekly and bi-weekly hourly populations and supports payroll transformation, compliance, reporting, year-end activities, general ledger accuracy, documentation, policies, and procedures. It also guides stakeholders through process changes, training, and transitions. The position is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive payroll experience.
• At least 3 years managing global payroll operations.
• Strong global payroll experience, particularly in Canada.
• Hands-on experience with Workday.
• Experience with weekly or bi-weekly hourly payroll 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

• ADP experience.
• CPP or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end North American payroll operations, including 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 the workforce, including weekly and bi-weekly hourly payrolls.
• Partner with internal teams and third-party providers to support payroll delivery, system integrations, and business expansion.
• Own payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end activities, and general ledger accuracy.
• Drive payroll transformation initiatives by improving processes, standardizing workflows, and scaling systems for future growth.
• Lead payroll system implementations and enhancements, including Workday.
• Guide stakeholders through process changes, training, and transitions.
• Maintain clear documentation, policies, and procedures and serve as a payroll knowledge resource.
• Provide strategic payroll support for mergers, acquisitions, and onboarding new locations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program; bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager