Senior Payroll Manager

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life.

Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Senior Payroll Manager Position

Are you a seasoned payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence? Do you excel in complex payroll environments and enjoy driving process improvements that strengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness?

We're seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to serve as a key member of our payroll function-combining hands‑on expertise with strategic leadership across payroll operations, tax compliance, SOX controls, and governance. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with HRIS, Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, and external agencies to deliver payroll with precision and accountability.

If you are a detail-obsessed problem solver who loves building efficient processes and ensuring payroll integrity, we'd love to connect with you. In this role, you'll be empowered to own a critical business function, shape payroll operations, and partner across the enterprise, all within a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What You Get to Do:

Payroll Leadership & Execution

* Own end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

* Serve as the primary subject matter expert for payroll operations, taxes, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements.

* Review, approve, and validate payroll calculations, deductions, adjustments, and off-cycle transactions.

* Resolve complex payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and escalated issues.

Compliance, Controls & Audit Readiness

* Administer and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) payroll controls, documentation, and remediation.

* Conduct payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and integrity checks.

* Lead internal, external, and regulatory audit coordination.

* Manage year-end activities, including W-2 processing and ACA reporting (Forms 1094-C/1095-C).

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement

* Collaborate with HRIS, Finance, and Accounting on system changes, data accuracy, and compliance impacts.

* Maintain detailed process documentation supporting internal controls and audit readiness.

* Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and strengthen control frameworks.

* Provide recommendations on payroll governance and policy updates.

What You Bring to the Table:

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or related field of study from an accredited college or university; will consider a combination of experience and/or education,

* 7+ years of payroll experience, including:
Multi-state payroll;
Large corporate payroll environments;
Payroll audit involvement.

* Strong knowledge…