Sr. Payroll Manager

Role: Senior Payroll Manager with deep Workday Payroll expertise, responsible for leading and modernizing global payroll operations at BioCryst. Key objectives include ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing across U.S. and international sites, managing external providers, and enhancing payroll workflows through automation and emerging technologies. Responsibilities encompass end-to-end payroll duties—processing, audits, reconciliation, and compliance—partnering closely with Finance, HR, and legal teams, and overseeing payroll inquiries and complex pay scenarios. The role involves developing payroll policies, implementing process improvements, and leveraging automation, AI, and data validation to optimize efficiency and controls. The candidate will lead SOX controls, audit responses, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational resilience. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), 10+ years supporting U.S. and international payroll, with extensive Workday Payroll experience, vendor management skills, and knowledge of payroll accounting, tax, and SOX controls. Preferred certifications include CPP or similar. High-value aspects include managing cross-border payroll, process automation, SOX compliance, and utilizing Workday and emerging tech tools. The role demands a detail-oriented, investigative mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, supporting continuous payroll process evolution. Location: Remote, supporting global payroll functions with no specified travel requirements.