What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Manager (6M FTC) | Boston/Hybrid | $150-170K position at JGA Recruitment Group?
Senior Payroll Manager | 6-Month Contract | Boston, MA (Hybrid) | $150-170K
Supporting 12,000 employees across North America during a time of change.
We’re supporting a high-growth global organization (15,000 employees worldwide) as they search for a Senior Payroll Manager to take the reins on their North American payroll operations.
With 5 payroll providers (a mix of managed services and net pay), ongoing transformation projects, and a complex global setup — this role calls for someone who knows how to run a tight ship, keep vendors on track, and partner closely with Finance, HR, and Legal to deliver high-quality, compliant payroll outcomes.
What you’ll be doing:
✔ Managing US & Canada payrolls during a period of change
✔ Supporting transformation: system/process improvements, vendor transitions
✔ Owning relationships with 3rd-party providers
✔ Navigating compliance, audits, and controls
✔ Acting as a key point of contact for escalations and payroll queries
What we’re looking for:
🔹 7 years’ experience in US/international payroll
🔹 Hands-on vendor management in a multi-country setup
🔹 Familiarity with platforms like Workday, ADP, Dayforce, or UKG
🔹 Confident navigating payroll complexity, controls, and change
🔹 CPP preferred
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Salary : $150,000 - $170,000
