Senior Manager, Payroll Administration

Job description

**About the Organization:** [Multiplier](https://multiplier.org/)’s mission is to accelerate impact for initiatives focused on protecting and fostering a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. Growing threats to our planet and its people require holistic solutions, both locally and globally. The projects in our portfolio span a broad array of cross-sector strategies in land and ocean conservation, public health, education and leadership, economic development, clean energy, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, energy efficiency, social and environmental equity, and more. With $150 million in revenue and approximately 150 employees in 2025, [Multiplier](https://multiplier.org/) is a high-performance, rapidly growing organization. To support this growth, we are seeking a colleague to join our Finance team in the position of Senior Manager, Payroll Administration, and we are poised to hire immediately. **Position Summary:** The Senior Manager, Payroll Administration is responsible for the day-to-day operations and ongoing improvement of Multiplier’s payroll function, including payroll processing, compliance and reporting, system management and recordkeeping, and employee support. This includes ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, maintenance of payroll records, and effective use of Multiplier’s HRIS to automate and streamline payroll operations. The Senior Manager, Payroll Administration collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, and Project teams, as well as with external vendors and auditors, to ensure smooth and efficient payroll operations. **Key Duties:** - **Payroll Operations Steward:** Ensures payroll operations are accurate, timely, compliant, and consistently delivered while maintaining high standards of service and data integrity. - **Payroll Systems & Process Champion:** Leverages payroll technology and automation to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, strengthen controls, and enhance employee experience. Proactively identifies areas for process improvement and proposes solutions to streamline payroll operations. - **Payroll Risk & Compliance Practitioner:** Applies payroll laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies consistently while identifying potential risks and partnering with Finance and HR to resolve issues proactively. - **DEIJ Practitioner:** Supports equitable payroll administration by applying policies and practices consistently, maintaining strict confidentiality, and contributing to fair and transparent employee experiences.