Sr Manager Payroll

LKQ Corporation

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About The Position

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Responsible for leading the strategy, integrity, and delivery of all LKQ North American payrolls, ensuring compliance and shaping the future of payroll operations through Workday and emerging technologies. Serves as a strategic leader of payroll subject matter experts, building a high-performing team that delivers accurate, efficient, and scalable payroll services. Partners with HR, Finance, and business leadership to anticipate challenges, support growth and acquisitions, and drive continuous improvement across payroll operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience in a large, complex, multi-entity environment.
• 5+ years leading payroll teams.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing payroll operations across multiple countries.

Nice To Haves

• Workday Payroll expertise strongly preferred.
• Candidates with ADP, SAP, or Oracle payroll leadership experience will be considered.
• Advanced degree.
• Experience leading payroll through Workday implementations, upgrades, acquisitions/divestitures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing and new payroll-related regulations on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with all applicable payroll and tax regulations.
• Develop and maintain payroll processes and internal controls to preserve the quality, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of all payroll functions.
• Maintain required documentation and review support for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Lead payroll innovation by optimizing Workday Payroll, introducing automation technologies, and streamlining workflows.
• Evaluate and recommend opportunities to manage costs and increase service levels for internal and external customers.
• Build and maintain a high-functioning team by ensuring appropriate training and evaluation of employees.
• Motivate and reward employees including providing salary increases and promotions.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing related to payroll.
• Coordinate with corporate, other departments, region management, and the field organization to ensure alignment and effectiveness of department goals.
• Provide reporting and support to enhance operations.
• Develop and maintain departmental metrics and key performance indicators.
• Oversee payroll activities related to account reconciliation, monthly variance analysis, accrual calculations, and journal entry review.
• Serve as the payroll systems leader, partnering closely with HRIS to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Develop payroll subject matter experts into future leaders through coaching and mentoring.
• Anticipate risks and proactively design payroll strategies.
• Communicate payroll insights and risks effectively to senior leadership.
• Lead payroll change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during system enhancements.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees