Manager Payroll Operations

POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll Manager supports the Payroll Director in developing and maintaining internal policy documentation related to payroll operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations impacting payroll practices. The Payroll Manager reviews and approves requests for new pay and deduction types, including configuration testing workbooks, and leads a team to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly and accurately. The position requires close collaboration with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and cross-functional teams such as Payroll Tax, Union Health & Welfare and Prevailing Wage.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all payroll processing, including regular cycles and off-cycle runs, for a workforce of over 42,000 employees.
• Ensure compliance with established payroll processes, audits, and validations to guarantee timely and accurate employee payments.
• Manage a team by setting goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing coaching and development.
• Distribute workload effectively, establish expectations, and monitor deadlines to maintain payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and implement enhancements to payroll processes.
• Partner with the Payroll Director on acquisitions, company policy updates, and process changes to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other payroll-related teams.
• Perform other non-essential duties as assigned or required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience managing large-scale payroll operations (40,000+ employees preferred).
• Proficiency with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and departments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of union payroll/health & welfare processing experience
• 2 years in Workday payroll

Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to inspire, coach, and manage a team effectively.
• Compliance: Deep understanding of payroll laws and regulations.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Collaboration: Skilled at building relationships across HR and payroll functions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in payroll processing and documentation.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and