Payroll Senior Manager

About YETI

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures.

We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

As the Payroll Senior Manager, you will oversee all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and executing timely payments to employees. You will collaborate with various functions to gather and validate payroll information and resolve payroll discrepancies. This position reports to the VP, Controller, and directly leads another individual while guiding regional teams on payroll processing. You will work cross‑functionally and collaborate with key business partners (Talent, Legal, Accounting, Tax, regional teams, etc.)

to achieve departmental and company goals.

• Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees in the US and Canada.
• Provide strategic direction and support for payroll processes across all global locations, including expansion to new countries and implementation of new systems and processes.
• Conduct regular payroll audits and ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Utilize Workday, ADP, and other regional applications for payroll processing and reporting. Ensure systems are optimized and integrated effectively.
• Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensure data integrity, and implement system upgrades and enhancements as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor the payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and providing insights to senior management.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll‑related information.
• Be the subject‑matter expert of the standard methodologies for payroll, compliance, internal controls, etc.

• Minimum of 10 years of payroll management experience, with a focus on US and Canada payroll requirements; experience with other international locations preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Proficiency in Workday and ADP payroll systems.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop team members with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
• Self‑starter and persistent with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others at all levels.
• Mental toughness and energy to succeed in a fast‑paced, multi‑priority projects environment.
• Support of consumer product, retail, and/or manufacturing businesses strongly preferred.

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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