Senior Manager, Payroll

Sodexo has an opening for a Senior Manager, Payroll, to manage the daily functions of the Sodexo Payroll Operations team in the preparation of wage and salary payroll for ADP platform including time & labor system maintenance.  This position will also oversee the customer service call desk; electronic distributions; government reporting; accountable for state and federal compliance and internal controls.  This position also leads process improvement efforts, procedures, policies and deliverables.

This is a hybrid position with the potential for fully remote, reporting to our Cheektowaga office.

• Oversee payroll staff and ensure service levels are maintained
• Support payroll projects & initiatives
• Senior point person for escalated issues from Field operations, HR and outside unit resources

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

The ideal candidate will have the following preferred skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of technical payroll experience
• CPP (Certified Payroll professional) certification highly desired
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing others
• Strong technical knowledge as it relates to payroll processes
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing, including time and labor system (ADP or Kronos preferred) and staff management required.
• Excellent communication skills, as this role interacts with all levels within the organization
• Strong customer service skills and easy to adapt to change

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 5 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years of experience in a payroll processing environment or a related field