Manager, Payroll Processing

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one's identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

This role plays a key part in implementing strategic initiatives, coordinating with functional teams, and establishing performance metrics to optimize payroll service delivery. Reporting to the Director of Payroll, the Senior Manager of Payroll has direct reports including the Payroll Manager and Payroll Tax Manager.

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including salaried, hourly, and unionized employees across the US and Canada, ensuring compliance with both regional labor laws and union agreements while maintaining high standards of efficiency and accuracy.
• Responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic initiatives identified by payroll leadership.
• Facilitates the coordination of payroll delivery across functional teams, ensuring a collaborative and cohesive payroll service delivery model.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for team to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversees the compliance and reporting of functional payroll metrics and standards.
• Reviews, researches, and responds to escalated payroll inquiries submitted by employees, managers, the field, and other inquiry sources
• Provide leadership in identifying potential risks, are proficient in avoiding or managing liabilities, and contribute to setting the regulatory and compliance agenda within the organization.
• Possess deep knowledge of the end-to-end payroll process and operational strategy.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrate an ability to resolve complex issues that arise in payroll service delivery.
• Comprehend the broader business implications of the payroll function and contribute proactive insights to optimize payroll processes.
• Propose solutions and mitigate risk before issues arise within payroll delivery.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
  

• Education/Certifications: Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10 or more years of progressive experience leading payroll functions (in additional to education requirement)
• Proficiency with ADP preferred.

Licenses and Required Competencies

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - required upon hire
  

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities. We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels our innovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.