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Manager, Payroll (North America)

Tyber Medical LLC., Athens, AL, United States


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Manager, Payroll (North America) Regular Full-Time Management Athens, AL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1355

Manager, Payroll

North America

Location: Hybrid | Preferred commuting distance to one of our sites in Naples, FL • Kenosha, WI • Bethlehem, PA • Marquette, MI • Athens, GA | Reports to: Corporate Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager, Payroll (North America) to lead payroll operations across a multi-site manufacturing environment with ~800 employees (and growing). Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this Finance‑led role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and well‑controlled payroll while partnering closely with HR.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a lean environment. You will not only execute on payroll but take the lead on building smooth, efficient, compliant payroll processes. You will initially operate as a team of one, working closely with HR team members to execute payroll, while building the foundation for a scalable payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Ownership & Execution

Own end‑to‑end payroll processing across multiple plant and facility locations in North America

Manage payroll for a complex, hourly and salaried workforce including shift differentials, overtime, and weekend pay rules that vary by site and jurisdiction

Ensure payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant across a complex, multi‑site workforce

Manage payroll cycles, reporting, and issue resolution

Oversee time & attendance system integration (ADP Workforce Now) to ensure accurate data flow into payroll processing

Establish and maintain strong payroll controls

Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and accruals

Support internal and external audits; ensure audit readiness

Stay current on payroll regulations and compliance requirements

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Partner closely with HR and Finance teams

Ensure data accuracy across HRIS and payroll systems

Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll‑related matters across all sites

Process Improvement & Scale

Identify and implement process improvements and automation

Standardize documentation and workflows across locations

Help define and build the future payroll structure, including hiring

Qualifications

Required

6–10 years of payroll experience, including experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance; Canada experience a plus

Hands‑on experience with ADP payroll systems required

Experience managing payroll for hourly, shift‑based workforces

Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, month‑end close, and audits

Comfortable operating in a lean, hands‑on environment across multiple sites

Preferred

Experience in a Finance‑led payroll function

CPP certification

Experience building or scaling payroll operations

What We’re Looking For

Hands‑on leader who can operate independently across a multi‑site environment

Strong controls and compliance mindset

Ability to balance execution and process improvement

Excellent cross‑functional partner (Finance + HR)

Comfortable being a team of one, initially

Why Join EXALTA

Opportunity to own and shape payroll in a growing, multi‑site organization

High‑impact role with visibility across Finance and HR leadership

Build the foundation for a scalable payroll function

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