Associate - US Payroll Ops

Be part of a team where your payroll optimization and automation expertise drive meaningful, lasting change.

As an Associate in US Payroll Ops, you will be responsible for overseeing and improving end-to-end U.S. payroll processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Perform end-to-end assessments of the U.S. payroll lifecycle to identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies. Redesign workflows to reduce manual inputs, improve accuracy, and accelerate processing timelines.

• System Integration & Automation

• Support and document automation projects leveraging Oracle HCM Payroll, Alteryx, and PEGA. Contribute to automation of repetitive activities (e.g., validation and reconciliation), including the use of RPA where applicable.

• Controls, Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Support robust control frameworks to ensure payroll compliance and audit readiness. Ensure processes align with federal and state regulations (including FLSA, tax withholding requirements, and relevant labor laws).

• Standardize and support SOX controls, documentation, and internal audit protocols to reduce operational and financial risk.

• Execution & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner closely with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, and IT to drive alignment, integration, and delivery of outcomes. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies effectively to stakeholders.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in payroll management or similar roles, including at least 2 years supporting process improvement or transformation initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of Oracle HCM Payroll or comparable payroll platforms.

• Demonstrated control mindset and experience supporting payroll compliance frameworks and audit readiness.

• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.

• Experience supporting payroll optimization/transformation in a large, complex organization.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience driving automation and process improvement using Alteryx and PEGA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with executive compensation and related payroll input processes.

• Deep knowledge of payroll regulations and end-to-end payroll processes, including optimization/enhancement initiatives.

• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience partnering with offshore teams and third-party vendors.

• Experience supporting year-end/year-begin payroll transformation, optimization, or automation initiatives.