Payroll Operations Manager

Step into a true SME leadership role with ownership of payroll operations and systems. • Lead critical initiatives including testing cycles and payroll optimization efforts.

Payroll Operations Manager
Salary: $110,000–$140,000 | Columbus, OH Area


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a stable, well-established manufacturing organization with long-term growth
• Step into a true SME leadership role with ownership of payroll operations and systems
• High visibility across HR, Payroll, and People Systems leadership teams
• Influence payroll strategy, system design, and compliance processes
• Partner directly with SAP technical teams on enhancements and implementations
• Lead critical initiatives including testing cycles and payroll optimization efforts
• Opportunity to mentor and develop Payroll Analysts
• Work within a complex, enterprise-level SAP ECP environment
• Drive continuous improvement that directly impacts business operations


Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Operations Manager:
• Act as the primary liaison between Payroll, HR, and People Systems teams
• Lead payroll issue resolution, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
• Oversee payroll testing, validation, and parallel run execution
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations and best practices


Qualifications for the Payroll Operations Manager:
• 5–10 years of SAP Payroll / ECP experience in an SME capacity
• 3–5 years supporting or leading payroll implementations
• Strong expertise in U.S. payroll processing and compliance

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