Vice President, Payroll and Rewards

Vice President, Payroll and Total Rewards Company Overview

Established in 1952, Marsden Services offers comprehensive facility services to clients nationwide. We provide clients with high-quality and professional services including janitorial, security, HVAC, calibration, emergency response, and facility management services. Our hiring philosophy is rooted in the idea that we want our employees to grow and be successful with our organization. We believe in our employees. We invest in our employees.

A career at Marsden means a career with a company that will support your growth.

The Vice President of Payroll and Total Rewards is a key strategic leader within the Human Resources function and is responsible for the design, governance, and delivery of the Company’s payroll, compensation, and benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, operational excellence, and alignment of total rewards strategies with business goals to attract, retain, and motivate top talent across the organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement and bring an engaging leadership style that drives meaningful change while inspiring and empowering others.

• Partner with the Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll for all Marsden companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and union regulations
• Establish and monitor payroll controls and internal processes
• Provide escalated support to payroll staff, serving as a liaison with vendors, HR, and corporate functions
• Complete quarterly and annual tax filings and ensure alignment with payroll results
• Drive standardization and efficiency across payroll systems and processes, leveraging technology to improve employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with union contracts, wage attachments, garnishments, and other legal requirements
• Maintain departmental continuity and cross-training for team back-up coverage

• Partner with the Benefits Manager to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure effective benefits administration
• Support alignment of benefits design and strategy with the CHRO and broader HR leadership
• Oversee accurate and timely benefits enrollment, compliance, and reporting

• Provide insights and data to support pay structure design, market benchmarking, and incentive planning
• Ensure equity and consistency in pay practices across multiple business units and geographies
• Evaluate total rewards programs for competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and employee engagement impact
• Partner with HR to support communication and education efforts to ensure employees understand and value their total rewards
• Drive process optimization and consistency across payroll, benefits, and compensation functions
• Lead systems and process integration projects related to acquisitions and conversions
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for greater efficiency and accuracy

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll and benefits team
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and promote a culture of accountability and professional growth

• Partner with HR, Finance, and integration leads to align pay and benefits systems for newly acquired entities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or similar discipline
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems and compliance requirements (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in leading large‑scale payroll operations and total rewards strategy in a multi‑state or multi‑entity organization
• Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and manage complex projects
• High proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across the organization
• Experience in service‑based or decentralized…