Senior Manager, Payroll

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US,  Remote, IL, US, N/A

Work Location Type: Remote

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award‑winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High‑Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $ to $.

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members’ individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full‑time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

The Senior Manager, Payroll – GUS leads end‑to‑end payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring precision, compliance, and timely execution across all payroll functions. The role meets defined, strategic service level agreements and quality targets, while proactively identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities to sustain and elevate performance. The leader fosters an environment where employee expectations are anticipated and consistently met with a strong focus on compliance to internal policies, key controls, and government regulations.

The role oversees a team of payroll professionals, cultivating a high‑performance culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

This is a hybrid position that is onsite 2 days a week in Lake Forest. It can also be remote based for out of state team members.

This role is available for relocation assistance.

This role is eligible for an incentive plan.

• Leads end‑to‑end payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employee populations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Manages and mentors a team of payroll professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures the accuracy of payroll preparation and processing, payroll accounting, tax filing and remittance, benefits maintenance, and various special payments.
• Develops payroll procedures; controls and supervises the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of payroll‑related payments.
• Navigates and understands payroll system and technology proficiently: SAP Success Factors, ECP, and PCC environments.
• Ensures…