Senior Payroll Manager

MedSpeed

Elmhurst, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Automation, Business Administration, Customer Support/Service, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Healthcare, Leadership, Local Tax, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Medical Products, Payroll Management, Payroll Tax, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Elmhurst, Illinois
POSTED
26 days ago
Description

Senior Payroll Manager
Hybrid: In Office Every Thursday in Elmhurst, IL Required
Join MedSpeed and help deliver health! We’re a healthcare logistics company partnering with organizations nationwide to transport vital medical supplies and specimens. At MedSpeed, teamwork, integrity, and growth drive everything we do. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Today, we have a nationwide presence with locations across the U.S., yet we’ve never lost the entrepreneurial spirit and close-knit culture that defined us from day one.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and how we support our customers. We work as one team, we keep our promises, and we get better every day. These aren’t just words; they shape how we support each other, grow together, and deliver real impact.

The SeniorPayrollManageris a hands-on strategic leaderresponsible forthe governance,execution,andcontinuous improvementof the organization’smulti-statepayrollfunction.Thisroleownstheend-to-endpayrolllifecycle,ensuringaccuracy,compliance, and operational excellence while serving as a key partner to Finance, HR, and leadership.
 
 
How You Will Contribute:
• Serveastheultimateownerandaccountableleaderofthepayrollfunction,withend-to-endresponsibilityfor strategy, execution, compliance, and operational excellence across all jurisdictions.
 
• Executeandoverseebiweeklypayrollprocessingend-to-end,maintainingdirectaccountabilityforaccuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
 
• Establishandupholdabest-in-classpayrollenvironmentthatensuresfullcompliancewithallfederal,state,and local regulations, proactively identifying and mitigating risk.
 
• Provideauthoritativeoversightofallpayrollcalculationsandoutputs,ensuringaccuracyandintegrityacross complex scenarios, including multi-state taxation, variable compensation, and statutory requirements.
 
• Oversee multi-jurisdictional (federal, state, and local) payroll tax compliance, including registrations, reconciliations, and agency correspondence.
 
• Leadandcontinuouslyevolvepayrolloperationstodeliverscalable,efficient,andemployee-centricoutcomes, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness.
 
• Functionastheorganization’ssubjectmatterexpertandstrategicadvisoronpayroll-relatedmatters,including regulatory changes, compliance exposure, and operational risk.
 
• Design,implement,andmaintainarobustinternalcontrolframework,ensuringauditreadiness,process transparency, and adherence to governance standards.
 
• Championcontinuousimprovementandoperationalexcellence,leveragingtechnology,automation,andprocess innovation to modernize payroll delivery.
 
• Ownpayrollsystems,dataintegrity,andvendorrelationships,ensuringoptimalperformance,scalability,and alignment with business needs.
 
• Drivecross-functionalalignmentwithHRandFinance,ensuringpayrollisseamlesslyintegratedinto compensation strategy, reporting, and financial operations
 
Skills for Success:
• CertifiedPayrollProfessional(CPP)orequivalentcertificationstronglyrequired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA a plus)
 
• 10+ years ofexperiencemanagingmulti-statepayrollenvironmentswithfull-cycleownership.
• Deepknowledgeofpayrollcompliance,taxregulations,andwageandhourlaws.
• Oversee multi-jurisdictional (federal, state, and local) payroll tax compliance, including registrations, reconciliations, and agency correspondence. 
 
• Demonstratedabilitytobalancestrategicoversightwithhands-onexecution.
• Stronganalyticalacumenwithafocusonaccuracyandriskmitigation.
• Experiencewithenterprisepayrollsystemsandprocessoptimization.UKGpreferred
• Operateswithahighdegreeofownership,accountability,anddiscretion.
• Exercisessoundjudgmentincomplexandhigh-riskscenarios.
• Drivesoperationalexcellencewhilemaintainingaservice-orientedmindset.
• Communicateeffectivelywithbothleadershipandemployeesoncomplexpayrollmatters.
Our Commitment to You:

MedSpeed knows that doing meaningful work starts with being part of a company that values your well-being. That’s why, in addition to a collaborative and purpose-driven culture, we offer benefits that support your life both at work and beyond it. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; paid time off to recharge; and a 401(k) to help you plan for the future. 
The salary for this role ranges from $135,000 to $155,000, depending on factors like experience, skills, and location. A discretionary bonus is also available.

Please beware of fake job offers. MedSpeed only contacts candidates through official channels and never requests personal information outside of our secure application process. All position openings are at www.medspeed.com
As part of our hiring process, final candidates will be subject to a background check, in compliance with applicable laws.
 
MedSpeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
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