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!