Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager (Sr Lead)

We’re seeking a dynamic and growth‑minded professional to join Momentum as a Payroll Lead, responsible for overseeing and assisting with the preparation, analysis, and processing of semi‑monthly and monthly domestic and international payrolls. This role will play a key role in ensuring global payroll accuracy, compliance, and process excellence across multiple regions.

As a payroll expert and strategic partner, you’ll provide leadership and guidance on payroll processes, internal controls, and compliance. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners in Finance, People & Culture, and Operations to streamline systems, strengthen payroll integrity, and deliver an exceptional employee experience. This position blends hands‑on execution with the opportunity to lead key initiatives, drive improvements, and contribute to payroll strategy.

• Prepare, analyze, and process semi‑monthly and monthly payrolls for U.S. and select international entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Assist with international payroll coordination, working with local payroll vendors and regional partners to ensure accurate payments and adherence to local regulations.
• Ensure timely settlement of payrolls, including validation of files transmitted to ADP and other payroll systems.
• Generate and review reports for validation and reconciliation before and after payroll processing.
• Support final termination payments in compliance with company policy and local laws.
• Upload and verify expense and payroll‑related transactions in Workday accurately.
• Research and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle complex payroll functions, including garnishments, tax adjustments, and retroactive pay.
• Initiate manual checks and stop payments when necessary, ensuring accuracy and documentation.
• Monitor payroll metrics, maintain key performance indicators, and support process audits.
• Lead efforts to strengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure data integrity and security across all payroll systems.
• Contribute to the documentation and continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of tax reconciliations and reporting, including quarterly and year‑end activities (Forms 940, 941, and related filings).
• Support system testing, configuration updates, and enhancement projects for payroll‑related platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and support cross‑functional initiatives.
• Provide leadership through expertise, mentorship, and influence, offering guidance to peers and cross‑departmental teams.
• Participate in departmental special projects, audits, and analyses as assigned.
• This is currently an individual contributor role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including exposure to both U.S. and international payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with Workday Payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, providing direction, training, and guidance without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Proven capability in problem‑solving, process improvement, and audit support.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with cross‑functional teams and leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data reconciliation).
• Experience in growth‑oriented company culture is beneficial, as is prior exposure to global expansion and international payroll setup.

• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance and familiarity with international payroll systems.
• Lead a payroll conversion project.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

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