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Senior Manager, Payroll

Clarivate
Ann Arbor, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Payroll position at Clarivate?

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Payroll to join our Payroll Team in Philadelphia, PA, Kansas City, or Ann Arbor, MI. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to manage a team of three and oversee complex payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada. You’ll focus on tax jurisdictions, executive compensation and the oversight of day-to-day payroll processing, making this role both challenging and rewarding. If you have deep expertise in payroll compliance and leadership experience, we’d love to speak with you!

About You- Experience, Education, Skills, And Accomplishments

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent, relevant work experience
  • Minimum 10 years of payroll experience, including multi-jurisdictional tax compliance.
  • 5 years’ experience managing payroll teams and leading strategic initiatives.
  • 2 years’ experience using ADP or similar payroll management systems

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

  • Experience with global payroll operations.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations.
  • Experience with executive compensation and complex pay structures.
  • Familiarity with third-party payroll vendor management.
  • Exposure to payroll system implementations and process improvement projects.

What will you be doing in this role?

  • Oversee payroll processes, programs, and policies for U.S. and Canada.
  • Manage third-party payroll vendors and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members to support growth and success.
  • Influence stakeholders and drive acceptance of payroll policies and practices.
  • Lead department-level process improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational strategy.
  • Set team goals, establish performance metrics, and monitor progress.
  • Delegate work effectively, remove roadblocks, and ensure accountability.
  • Build and maintain a diverse, high-performing team aligned with business objectives.

About The Team

You will manage a team of three payroll professionals. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. While you’ll be less hands-on with day-to-day payroll processing, you’ll play a critical role in handling complex tax jurisdictions and executive pay.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in your local time zone.

Hybrid schedule: Up to 3 days per week in the office.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.

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