What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Payroll position at CCSWW?
Overview
For over a century, Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) has provided services for youth, immigrants, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness throughout western Washington state. Our employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the delivery of quality, integrated services and housing. Our focus is on those individuals, children, families, and communities struggling with poverty and the effects of intolerance and racism. We actively join with others to work for justice.
If this is your passion, we would like you to join us.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Senior Manager, Payroll position to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-division organization with approximately 4,000 employees. This role provides leadership and support to a team of payroll professionals across multiple locations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for salaried, hourly, union, and non-union employees. The Senior Manager, Payroll role will oversee payroll processing, tax compliance, payroll-related reconciliations, and issue resolution while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Benefits & Compensation
Salary: $130, 000.00 - $145, 000.00 per year (D.O.E.) with a competitive benefits package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (15 days of paid vacation), paid sick time
- 12 days of paid holidays, plus one (1) personal holiday
- 403(b) Employee Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Senior Manager, Payroll will also serve as a key partner to Accounting, Human Resources, Grant Accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll costs are accurately allocated, labor data remains audit-ready, and payroll processes align with organizational and grant funding requirements. In addition, this position will drive process improvements, strengthen operational efficiency, support payroll systems optimization and future system implementations, and develop reporting that enhances decision-making and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical payroll expertise, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a customer-focused leadership approach. Click here for the full job description.
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kim Williams, Vice President of Human Resources (kimw@ccsww.org).
All submissions will be accepted until 5pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.
Catholic Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.ccsww.org to learn more.