Senior Payroll Manager

Champion Your Future with Tarkett Sports. Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing. We are seeking a Senior Payroll Manager responsible for supporting, guiding and overseeing all payroll operations for over 1300 employees under 8 payroll codes within the Tarkett Sports U.S. and Canadian entities. The Senior Payroll Manager will take a hands-on leadership role in ensuring the payroll department operates with accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance, including all post-payroll federal reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will identify and lead process improvements to increase efficiency. This role requires an action oriented, practical, and thorough leader who can ensure operational excellence while fostering collaboration across departments with the ability to adapt quickly to evolving business needs, regulatory updates, and company-wide initiatives. The Senior Payroll Manager will be reporting to the Director of Finance, Design and Construction and will follow a hybrid schedule based out of the Tualatin or West Linn, OR offices. Born from an entrepreneurial spirit and driven to find better solutions, at Tarkett Sports, we challenge the status quo and continue to change the game for athletes and facility owners—pioneering innovations that have reshaped entire industries. Our team is made up of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field. From architectural design and full-scope construction to a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions, we lead with passion, pride, and purpose. Trusted at every level, from professional stadiums to local community venues, Tarkett Sports is at the surface of over 80,000 installations – highlighted by projects in NFL, CFL, MLS, and at renowned NCAA division I programs. Join the team behind renowned names like FieldTurf, Beynon Sports, ClassicCourt, GrassMaster, Tarkett Sports Indoor and Tarkett Sports Construction. Help us build the next world-class venue. What you’ll do: Lead Payroll Operations – Lead end-to-end U.S. and Canadian payroll operations ensuring all payroll activities are executed accurately and timely while implementing best practices. Handle Advanced Payroll Functions and Compliance – Manage complex payroll matters for US and CAN, including share-based compensation, unions dues, prevailing wages, federal certified payroll reporting, 401k plan contributions, commission payments, and all tax related matters such as state unemployment tax, year-end reconciliations and tax documents, and IRS notices. Own Accounting and Financial Integrity – Ensure data integrity and its impact on financial statements by performing weekly review of payroll journal entries, followed by monthly review of balance sheet reconciliations, and accrual for payroll and vacation balances. Develop High-Performing Teams – serve as a change leader, elevate performance driving process improvements, system upgrades, and organizational transitions within the payroll function. Guide and support team members through change by fostering a culture of adaptability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Deliver Insights – Perform payroll variance analysis versus budget and explain drivers causing discrepancies. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc reporting for leadership decision-making. Audit and Internal Controls – Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls within the payroll function to mitigate risk. Support with providing backups for audit, manage segregation of duties, validate system security settings, and ensure accurate documentation of payroll processes. Partner Across the Business – Work closely with HR and benefits team to align payroll with established employee programs. Act as the senior escalation point for M&A integrations and complex issues including benefits deductions, 401(k) funding, and employee inquiries. What you need for success: Education – bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience). Experience 10 years in payroll 5 years leading or managing teams' Expertise in U.S. and Canadian payroll tax laws and compliance. Proven experience with certified payroll (CPR)- Davis-Bacon Act: submissions, forms and regulations. Systems Knowledge – Proficiency in payroll systems, especially ADP; exposure to Workday, HRIS, and timekeeping systems is a plus as well as ERP financial modules for journal entry postings. Skills – Strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, analytical mindset, problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Adaptability – Ability to thrive under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines. Compliance Expertise – Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor requirements across U.S. and Canada including union and certified payroll requirements. Certifications (Preferred) – Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent credential. Travel – occasional May require additional hours during peak payroll periods or year-end processing. What you can expect: A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit Leadership that invests in your growth and career development Opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skillset Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact Sound like your kind of team? If you’re ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that plays to win! What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/