Sr. Payroll Manager

Jeppesen ForeFlight Careers • Austin, TX

19h • $130,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to support U.S. payroll operations. This role partners closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for our U.S. employee population. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys working behind the scenes to validate data, improve processes, and strengthen system integrity. The Senior Payroll Manager will play a critical role in payroll review, workforce management coordination, and systems optimization as we continue to scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations and wage/hour compliance
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt employee populations
• Hands-on experience with UKG (or similar payroll/timekeeping systems)
• Experience managing payroll system integrations (e.g., 401(k), benefits providers)
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience supporting payroll for 250+ employees
• Experience in a high-growth or evolving operational environment
• Advanced Excel skills, including reconciliations and reporting
• Familiarity with audit support and internal controls
• Experience optimizing payroll workflows and system configurations

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Payroll Manager to process semi-monthly U.S. payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review, validate, and approve payroll data prior to submission, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments
• Assist with schedule configuration and maintenance for non-exempt employees in UKG
• Support timekeeping audits and ensure proper overtime and shift differential calculations
• Maintain and monitor integrations between UKG, benefits platforms (e.g., Fidelity), and other payroll-related systems
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between payroll, timekeeping, and benefits systems
• Support quarterly audits, tax filings, reconciliations, and reporting requirements
• Assist with payroll-related process documentation and internal controls
• Recommend and implement process improvements and system optimizations
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards

What This Job Offers

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