Senior Manager, Payroll

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager Payroll is responsible for leading all aspects of payroll and payroll tax operations for a large, multi-state, multi-unit employee population currently consisting of over 36,000 team members at over 480 stores in 29 states as well as the Sprouts Support Office and Distribution Centers, ensuring a focus on policy and measurable input to new products and processes. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing in a high-volume environment while maintaining strong SOX controls and audit readiness. The Senior Manager Payroll oversees payroll systems (Workday Payroll), payroll tax compliance, vendor relationships, and a large, geographically distributed payroll team. Position reports into the Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid schedule in office Tuesday-Thursday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership in a public company environment
Deep expertise in multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance
Experience managing high-volume payroll for large, complex organizations
Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll
Proven experience leading large, geographically distributed (remote) teams
Strong understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
Leverage vendor partnerships; experience working with ADP payroll and/or payroll tax services strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll and payroll tax processing as subject matter expert across multiple business units and legal entities
Ensure accurate and timely processing of regular, off-cycle, bonus, and equity-related payrolls, partnering with HR (compensation, benefits) team.
Review and approve payroll registers, exception reports, variance analyses, and reconciliations
Manage a large, fully remote and geographically distributed team
Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting processing in areas such as: accruals, general ledger journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Own payroll tax compliance across all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Ensure accurate calculation, filing, and remittance of payroll taxes, including unemployment, local, and reciprocity requirements
Oversee year-end payroll tax activities including W-2s, 1099s, and related reconciliations
Manage payroll tax audits, notices, and agency inquiries
Manage relationships with outsource partners to ensure accurate and timely completion of outsourced tasks.
Monitor changes in payroll tax legislation and assess impact on the organization
Own payroll and payroll tax SOX processes, controls, and documentation
Design, maintain, and test internal controls over payroll processing, system access, and data integrity
Partner and communicate with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Finance on control testing, remediation, ongoing compliance, close processes, forecasting and payroll related financial reporting.
Ensure proper segregation of duties and audit trails within Workday and related systems
Serve as business owner for Workday Payroll, including integrations with timekeeping, benefits, equity, and finance systems
Lead system enhancements, releases, testing, and process automation initiatives explaining necessary policies, practices and procedures of the job area to others.
Ensure data accuracy, system security, and change management controls
Partner with HRIS and IT on system governance and optimization
Leverage vendor partnerships; experience working with ADP payroll and/or payroll tax services strongly preferred
Drive operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement across the team establishing performance standards, accountability, and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day!
Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
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