Compass Surgical Partners is hiring a Senior Manager, Payroll

Compass Surgical Partners is hiring a Senior Manager, Payroll to build and lead our internal payroll function from the ground up. This role will own end-to-end, multi-state payroll operations across 15+ centers, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a healthcare setting. Your primary mission will be to design this scalable function and execute the planned transition from our PEO to in-house payroll by January 2027.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of Compass's internal payroll function, including HRIS payroll configuration and general ledger integration.
• Configure and manage multi-state payroll operations, including tax registrations, filings, deductions, PTO accruals, and holiday administration.
• Establish strong payroll controls, approval workflows, audit processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Execute parallel payroll testing and lead the transition from PEO/EOR to in-house payroll by January 2027.
• Ensure accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll processing with zero missed deadlines.
• Manage payroll-related compliance, audits, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Legal to support payroll operations and acquisition integrations.
• Lead payroll onboarding for newly acquired centers, including data migration and system setup.
• Own year-end processing, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and reporting requirements.
• Develop scalable playbooks, documentation, and training to support growth.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state operations.
• 3+ years in a senior or leadership role within payroll or HR operations.
• Hands-on experience configuring and administering HRIS payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and GL reconciliation.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, complex formulas).
• Proven experience building or improving payroll processes and controls.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading PEO/EOR transitions to in-house payroll.
• Healthcare, ASC, or multi-site services industry experience.
• Experience supporting payroll through acquisitions or mergers.
• Familiarity with platforms such as UKG, Workday, Paylocity, and SAGE Intacct.
• CPP or FPC certification.

Technical Stack

• UKG
• Workday
• Paylocity
• SAGE Intacct
• Excel

Team & Environment

This role partners cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Legal teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and integration of new centers.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges at Compass are based on role, level, and location, and may vary by state. Individual pay is determined by work location and factors such as relevant skills, experience, and education or training.

Compass Surgical Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.