Payroll Manager – $140K +/- + bonus

Middlesex County – (Hybrid/Remote)
Industry: Global Industrial Technology & AI 
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company
We are a global leader in the industrial automation space, providing the “eyes” for the modern factory. Our cutting-edge technology—ranging from advanced sensors and barcode readers to AI-powered deep learning software—is used by the world’s largest manufacturers and logistics providers to ensure quality and optimize complex production lines.
With a history of innovation spanning over four decades, we serve nearly every industry imaginable, including automotive, consumer electronics, and e-commerce. As a publicly-traded global organization, we pride ourselves on a high-performance culture of excellence, creative problem-solving, and a relentless commitment to automating the world.
Essential Functions

• Strategic Oversight: Play a key role in shaping the long-term vision for the payroll function; assess current systems and identify global best practices for administration and automation.
• Operations Management: Lead the payroll team and oversee end-to-end processing to ensure accurate, timely payments to global employees, including all required country reporting and tax filings.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all operations align with internal policies, regional laws (state/province/local), and maintain strict adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.
• Financial Reconciliation: Approve all payroll operational steps and funding cycles in close partnership with internal HR and Finance departments.
• Equity & Stock Administration: Oversee the processing of equity grants (including stock options and RSUs), ensuring global tax compliance in coordination with equity vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Mobility Support: Partner with legal and external vendors to manage the payroll implications of global and regional employee mobility.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit teams during quarterly and annual payroll reviews.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Systems Expertise: Significant experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: A passion for leveraging technology to drive team optimization and process efficiency.
• Leadership: Proven ability to coach, develop, and mentor payroll professionals.
• Vendor Management: Experience managing and holding external service providers accountable to high performance standards.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical instincts for resolving complex payroll and tax issues.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing corporate environment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant payroll experience, preferably within a publicly-traded, global technology company.
• Leadership: At least 3 years of direct people management experience.
• Global Scope: Prior experience managing international payroll cycles is highly preferred.

Company Culture
We believe in a high-performance culture where innovation and results are celebrated. Our team is comprised of creative problem-solvers who thrive in an environment that is fast-paced, intellectually stimulating, and collaborative. We work hard to maintain our market-leading position and place a high value on recognizing milestones, fostering professional growth, and maintaining a spirited team atmosphere across our worldwide offices.