Payroll Manager

Simpson Strong-Tie

Payroll Manager overseeing the North America payroll function at Simpson Strong-Tie. Leading payroll specialists for US and Canada and driving continuous process improvement.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timePleasanton • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,400 - $190,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of payroll management to include end-to-end regular (semi-monthly and bi-weekly) and off-cycle (such as stock vesting, terminations, bonus runs) payroll processing, reconciliations, audit support and compliance reporting.
Drive continuous improvement in these areas through innovation, documentation, and risk management.
Oversee a team partnering with the business and employees to research and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner while still providing excellent customer service.
Identify and implement the appropriate process improvements as needed.
Lead and be accountable for the work of a team of payroll professionals by providing purpose, motivation, and direction through functions such as coaching, mentoring, performance management, and other leadership development tools to achieve business objectives.
Manage and hold accountable our third-party payroll processor, tax, and garnishment vendor(s). Work with the vendor(s) to drive efficiencies and make changes in process as appropriate.
Partner with the HR Operations and HR Systems and Application Management Support (AMS) teams to optimize system functionality and exploit areas of opportunity for automation and scalability.
Review, improve and implement payroll processes and procedures to increase efficiency and decrease risk. Update guidelines, policies and procedures as required. Partner with HR in aligning and implementing key processes as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or other related field preferred
6+ years experience in payroll processing
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or other payroll certifications is preferred
4 years experience managing others
Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
2+ years Workday payroll required
1+ year UKG Pro WFM experience preferred
Extensive knowledge of US and Canada payroll laws and large payroll systems with in-depth knowledge of payroll calculation and processing.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
retirement contributions
employee stock purchase and bonus plans
pay for holidays
vacation
sick days
funerals and jury duty
years of service awards
employee discounts
employee referral bonuses
charitable contribution matching
education reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingpayroll reconciliationsaudit supportcompliance reportingprocess improvementsperformance managementpayroll calculationpayroll laws

Soft Skills

customer servicecoachingmentoringleadershipteam managementproblem-solvinginnovationrisk management

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)