Payroll Operations Manager (North America)

Standard Aero•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Remote

About The Position

StandardAero is hiring a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee payroll operations across the United States and Canada. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing; leading an established North American payroll team; resolving complex payroll issues; and improving processes and controls. The manager works closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, Compensation, HR Technology, internal teams, and external payroll providers. The position is remote in the U.S. The role oversees end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll schedules, processing, reconciliations, approvals, reporting, funding, general ledger coordination, quarter-end and year-end activities, taxes, statutory deductions, garnishments, and audit support. It also supports payroll systems, integrations, enhancements, automation, and other business initiatives, while keeping leadership informed about payroll performance and significant issues.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
At least 8 years of progressive payroll experience, including strong knowledge of both U.S. and Canadian payroll.
Experience managing payroll teams and overseeing end-to-end payroll operations.
Experience in a large, complex, multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll environment.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxation, deductions, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
Understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and payroll audit requirements.
Experience with HR/payroll systems, integrations, and third-party payroll providers.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Nice To Haves

Payroll certification such as CPP, PCP, or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex issues, and work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end U.S. and Canadian payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Manage payroll schedules, processing activities, reconciliations, approvals, and reporting.
Review payroll results, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex issues, including adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments.
Oversee payroll funding, general ledger reconciliations, and coordination with Finance.
Manage quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and required reconciliations.
Provide hands-on payroll support as needed.
Lead, coach, and develop the North American payroll team, setting clear expectations and priorities.
Manage team workloads and resources to meet payroll deadlines and service expectations.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and strengthen internal controls.
Maintain payroll procedures and support system improvements and automation efforts.
Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
Oversee payroll taxes, statutory deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related requirements.
Maintain effective payroll controls and ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
Support internal and external audits and address identified issues.
Monitor regulatory changes and update payroll processes as needed.
Serve as the main point of contact for complex payroll matters and escalations.
Partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and HR Technology to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Work with internal teams and external payroll providers to resolve system or processing issues.
Support payroll system enhancements, integrations, and other business initiatives.
Keep leadership informed of payroll performance, significant issues, and improvement efforts.