Senior Payroll Manager

Sedgwick

Senior Payroll Manager overseeing corporate payroll operations for Sedgwick, a global risk and claims administration partner. Managing multi-state tax compliance, payroll staff, processing accuracy, and internal client service.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations management, including payroll processing, tax compliance, and staff training. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure accuracy in payroll functions, and maintain high-quality customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Operations ManagementADP Enterprise Payroll ProcessingMultiple-State Tax ReportingLeadership and Team ManagementAnalytical and Interpretive Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTax Preparation and FilingPayroll Tax ComplianceData Discrepancy ResolutionPerformance Development PlanningTax ResearchPayroll AuditingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCustomer Service ExcellencePersonnel Policy Administration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ADP WGPS ServiceADP eTime Processing System

Industry Keywords

Payroll FunctionsMultiple-State Tax RequirementsPerformance Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage payroll operations and related activities
Manage the corporate payroll staff and assign workloads
Develop and control functions needed to accomplish payroll processing objectives
Coordinate payroll tax preparation, filing, and payments
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Train internal payroll staff
Prepare tax gross-ups for relocations, special pays, and related documentation for the IRS
Maintain payroll tax files and correspondence with state and local tax jurisdictions
Coordinate tax research with ADP and tax agencies
Audit state and local tax withholding requirements
Ensure complex internal payroll actions are performed accurately
Research and resolve report or data discrepancies identified by Colleague Resources and Finance
Educate Colleague Resources staff on payroll-related issues
Deliver and maintain high-quality customer service to internal clients
Administer company personnel policies
Interview, hire, establish performance development plans, and conduct performance discussions
Provide support, guidance, leadership, and motivation to promote maximum performance
Support the organization's quality programs
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred
Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Five (5) years of payroll experience required
One (1) year of multiple-state tax reporting required
Supervisory experience preferred
Experience with ADP Enterprise payroll processing system, ADP WGPS service, and/or ADP eTime processing system preferred
Thorough knowledge of payroll functions and multiple-state tax requirements
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
PC literacy, including Microsoft Office products
Leadership, management, and motivational skills
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines
Ability to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance
Caring culture
Reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace