Senior Payroll Manager

Avnet

Senior Payroll Manager managing end-to-end payroll across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico at Avnet. Leading payroll operations and team performance to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee payroll processing across the Americas region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain current knowledge of U.S., Canada, and Mexico payroll legislation and ensure adherence to evolving requirements
Resolve complex payroll issues and escalations, providing guidance to employees and stakeholders
Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support internal and external audit activities
Lead and develop a geographically distributed payroll team, including Payroll Specialists in Phoenix and Mexico
Manage hiring, staffing, performance management, and career development for direct reports
Provide clear direction aligned to strategic and operational goals
Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of payroll systems, processes, and reporting
Lead payroll-related projects, including system enhancements and process redesign initiatives
Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and payroll vendors/service providers
Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and issue resolution
Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide payroll insights, analysis, and recommendations
Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and standards
Contribute to budget planning and operational priorities for the payroll function
Ensure strong internal controls and risk mitigation practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of payroll experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Experience managing multi-country payroll operations (U.S., Canada, Mexico preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
CPP or other payroll certification preferred
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
Experience with payroll systems/HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP, Dayforce)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off
401K and Pension Plan
Paid Holidays
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
Education Assistance
Employee Development Resources
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll legislationpayroll systemsdata analysisExcelpayroll reconciliationaudit supportperformance managementprocess redesignbudget planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementdetail-orientedaccountabilityguidanceteam developmentstrategic alignmentissue resolutionoperational priorities

Certifications

CPPpayroll certification