Compass Surgical Partners

Senior Manager, Payroll

Compass Surgical Partners

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Compass’s internal payroll function, including HRIS payroll configuration and general ledger integration
  • Configure and manage multi-state payroll operations, including tax registrations, filings, deductions, PTO accruals, and holiday administration
  • Establish strong payroll controls, approval workflows, audit processes, and standard operating procedures
  • Execute parallel payroll testing and lead the transition from PEO/EOR to in-house payroll by January 2027
  • Ensure accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll processing with zero missed deadlines
  • Manage payroll-related compliance, audits, and responses to regulatory inquiries
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Legal to support payroll operations and acquisition integrations
  • Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired centers, including data migration and system setup
  • Own year-end processing, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and reporting requirements
  • Develop scalable playbooks, documentation, and training to support growth

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • 7–10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state operations
  • 3+ years in a senior or leadership role within payroll or HR operations
  • Hands-on experience configuring and administering HRIS payroll systems
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and GL reconciliation
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, complex formulas)
  • Proven experience building or improving payroll processes and controls
  • Preferred: Experience leading PEO/EOR transitions to in-house payroll; Healthcare, ASC, or multi-site services industry experience; Experience supporting payroll through acquisitions or mergers; Familiarity with platforms such as UKG, Workday, Paylocity, and SAGE Intacct’ CPP or FPC certification
Benefits
  • Salary ranges at Compass are based on role, level, and location, and may vary by state.
  • Individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education or training.
  • Your recruiter will provide the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
  • In addition to base salary, many roles are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus.
  • Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
  • If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or hiring process, please contact us at info@compass-sp.com.
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll configurationmulti-state payroll operationstax registrationspayroll complianceaudit processesparallel payroll testingdata migrationyear-end processingadvanced ExcelGL reconciliation
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationprocess improvementdocumentationtraining development
Certifications
CPPFPC