Sr. Manager, Payroll - Operations

The Senior Manager, Payroll Operations will play a critical role in executing Versant’s day-to-day global payroll operations, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery through accurate and timely payments, distributions, and withholdings for employees across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Payroll, this role supports multi-state union and non-union payroll execution, compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, and continuous process improvement. This position also serves to ensure accountability from the Payroll Operations team for accurate data and metrics for reporting, auditing, and monitoring purposes. The Senior Manager will lead a team responsible for payroll processing and systems administration, collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver high-quality payroll services as Versant scales into a standalone company. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Manage execution of Versant Global Payroll utilizing SAP HCM Payroll and TimeKeeper (TK) Manage the preparation, processing, and reconciliation of weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles across multiple states and employee populations, including union and guild employees. Oversee day-to-day payroll transactions for new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and leave payouts. Administer payroll schedules, calendars, and cutoffs while meeting internal deadlines and audit controls. Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll systems and drive automation and accuracy across integrations and reporting. Perform payroll systems monitoring and auditing as required Standards and Controls Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, union agreements, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and benefit deductions. Monitor internal controls related to payroll processing, withholdings, tax filings, and GL mapping. Coordinate with internal audit and compliance teams to prepare audit documentation and support system reviews. Maintain data integrity through regular validation and reconciliations of payroll outputs and general ledger postings. Performance Track and report on key payroll metrics, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies and payroll issues. Identify opportunities to enhance payroll accuracy and service delivery through technology, process improvements, and standardization. Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to continuously refine and align payroll-related workflows and integrations. Contribute to the successful execution of special projects and spin-related transitions, ensuring payroll continuity through organizational changes. People Supervise and coach payroll team members, supporting onboarding, development, and ongoing performance feedback. Promote cross-functional collaboration across HR, Operations, and Accounting to improve payroll-related communications and processes. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and service excellence. Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and provide clear resolution guidance.