Sr. Manager US Payroll

The role

The Senior Manager, US Payroll leads the end-to-end payroll function for the US. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll processing and provides strategic leadership for payroll governance and systems administration.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end processing of multi-state, bi-weekly payroll.
• Oversee payroll activities including off-cycle payments, bonuses, equity, garnishments, and tax updates.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve complex issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and SOX controls.
• Maintain payroll controls, governance, and audit readiness.
• Manage year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and tax reporting.
• Partner with internal and external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement for payroll accuracy and automation.
• Lead payroll system enhancements and testing.
• Provide functional leadership and coaching for U.S. Payroll Operations team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership of complex, multi-state U.S. payroll operations.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. payroll operations, payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, audit practices, and payroll governance.
• Ability to lead complex payroll operations within a large, fast-paced organization.
• Leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, payroll providers, and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting payroll operations within a publicly traded and/or SOX-compliant environment
• Experience with Workday Payroll and/or Workday HCM
• Experience leading payroll system implementations, enhancements, or transformation initiatives
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment
• Paid time off including vacation, personal, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Legal assistance
• Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary commuter benefits
• Family planning and care resources
• Well-being initiatives and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.

About the company

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is advancing cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies.