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Remote payroll operations manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed tech teams, and enterprise organizations managing multi-state payroll without a central office. Employers hiring remotely right now include Siemens, Legion Health, and Convergent Research. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Sr. Payroll Operations Specialist
Remote
Role Summary
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Sr. Payroll Operations Specialist to support US and Canadian payroll operations within a global organization.
This role is responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and executing payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. The ideal candidate understands end-to-end payroll processes, anticipates operational dependencies, and collaborates effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
The position requires hands-on payroll experience, strong operational judgment, and the ability to leverage technology, AI, and performance metrics to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Payroll Operations
- Coordinate and execute payroll activities across multiple pay groups and processing cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
- Manage payroll schedules, checklists, audits, reconciliations, and competing priorities.Sr.
- Support complex payroll activities, including leaves of absence, international assignees, terminations, and special payments.
- Proactively identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, and processing delays.
Process Coordination and Collaboration
- Provide day-to-day operational guidance and indirect leadership to Payroll Analysts by coordinating work assignments, aligning priorities, monitoring progress, and supporting timely, accurate payroll execution without direct people-management responsibility.
- Understand upstream and downstream payroll dependencies across HR, Benefits, Leaves, Finance, and other functions.
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to resolve issues and improve payroll processes.
- Partner with technical teams on system-related issues, business requirements, and user acceptance testing.
Employee Support and Continuous Improvement
- Manage employee payroll inquiries through case management systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
- Monitor payroll KPIs, including accuracy, timeliness, exceptions, and case resolution.
- Leverage AI, automation, and analytical tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and operational workflows.
- Identify recurring issues, support root cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
Compliance and Controls
- Apply US and Canadian payroll regulations and established company policies.
- Execute payroll controls, audits, and reconciliations while supporting SOX compliance and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate payroll documentation, procedures, and records.
What We’re Looking For:
- 7+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting US and Canadian payroll operations.
- Hands-on experience with Dayforce Payroll and Workday HCM; Dayforce Workforce Management experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, compliance requirements, and operational dependencies.
- Experience supporting international assignees or cross-border payroll activities.
- Demonstrated ability to organize complex workflows, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively within a regional payroll team in a global organization.
- Strong analytical, Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with payroll audits, case management, process improvement, and performance metrics.
- Familiarity with AI and automation tools to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; CPP, PCP, or PLP certification preferred.
Measures of Success
- Accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
- Effective prioritization and proactive resolution of operational issues.
- Strong collaboration across regional and global teams.
- Continuous improvement in payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee service.
- Consistent adherence to payroll controls and compliance requirements.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice (where applicable) for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Sr. Payroll Operations Specialist
Remote
Role Summary
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Sr. Payroll Operations Specialist to support US and Canadian payroll operations within a global organization.
This role is responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and executing payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. The ideal candidate understands end-to-end payroll processes, anticipates operational dependencies, and collaborates effectively with regional and global stakeholders.
The position requires hands-on payroll experience, strong operational judgment, and the ability to leverage technology, AI, and performance metrics to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Payroll Operations
- Coordinate and execute payroll activities across multiple pay groups and processing cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
- Manage payroll schedules, checklists, audits, reconciliations, and competing priorities.Sr.
- Support complex payroll activities, including leaves of absence, international assignees, terminations, and special payments.
- Proactively identify and resolve payroll discrepancies, operational risks, and processing delays.
Process Coordination and Collaboration
- Provide day-to-day operational guidance and indirect leadership to Payroll Analysts by coordinating work assignments, aligning priorities, monitoring progress, and supporting timely, accurate payroll execution without direct people-management responsibility.
- Understand upstream and downstream payroll dependencies across HR, Benefits, Leaves, Finance, and other functions.
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to resolve issues and improve payroll processes.
- Partner with technical teams on system-related issues, business requirements, and user acceptance testing.
Employee Support and Continuous Improvement
- Manage employee payroll inquiries through case management systems, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
- Monitor payroll KPIs, including accuracy, timeliness, exceptions, and case resolution.
- Leverage AI, automation, and analytical tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and operational workflows.
- Identify recurring issues, support root cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
Compliance and Controls
- Apply US and Canadian payroll regulations and established company policies.
- Execute payroll controls, audits, and reconciliations while supporting SOX compliance and audit requirements.
- Maintain accurate payroll documentation, procedures, and records.
What We’re Looking For:
- 7+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting US and Canadian payroll operations.
- Hands-on experience with Dayforce Payroll and Workday HCM; Dayforce Workforce Management experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, compliance requirements, and operational dependencies.
- Experience supporting international assignees or cross-border payroll activities.
- Demonstrated ability to organize complex workflows, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
- Experience working collaboratively within a regional payroll team in a global organization.
- Strong analytical, Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with payroll audits, case management, process improvement, and performance metrics.
- Familiarity with AI and automation tools to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; CPP, PCP, or PLP certification preferred.
Measures of Success
- Accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.
- Effective prioritization and proactive resolution of operational issues.
- Strong collaboration across regional and global teams.
- Continuous improvement in payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee service.
- Consistent adherence to payroll controls and compliance requirements.
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package.
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice (where applicable) for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote payroll operations manager jobs.
- 5+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience, including multi-state payrolls
- Proficiency with enterprise payroll platforms such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, or UKG
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation from the American Payroll Association
- Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, garnishments, and year-end reporting
- Experience managing or leading a payroll team and coordinating with HR and Finance stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related business field
Tips for Your Remote Payroll Operations Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote payroll operations manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote roles at distributed companies fill fast, so checking regularly and applying early gives you a real advantage.
Highlight multi-state payroll compliance experience
Remote employers managing distributed workforces need payroll operations managers who can handle multi-state tax withholding, wage and hour law differences, and varying filing deadlines without in-person oversight. Call out the states you've run payroll for and any compliance issues you've resolved independently.
Show your remote-ready payroll tech stack
Name the specific platforms you've used, whether Workday, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, UKG, or Paylocity. Remote hiring managers want to see you can operate these systems without needing a colleague at the next desk to walk you through configurations or troubleshooting.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote payroll teams coordinate almost entirely through written channels. Write a clear, structured cover message that shows you can explain complex payroll issues in writing, without jargon, so a finance lead or HR partner in a different time zone understands it immediately.
Remote Payroll Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote payroll operations manager job?
Target companies with distributed workforces, remote-first cultures, or multi-state operations, since those employers hire payroll operations managers who can work independently from day one. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and comfort with payroll platforms like Workday, ADP, or UKG. Demonstrating async collaboration skills and showing clean documentation habits in your resume gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote payroll operations managers?
Employers currently hiring remote payroll operations managers include Siemens, Legion Health, and Convergent Research, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role concentrate at remote-first technology companies, large distributed enterprises, and outsourced payroll service providers managing payroll across multiple states or countries.
Can you get a remote payroll operations manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level payroll operations roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without in-person support from day one. Smaller remote-first companies and payroll service firms are more open to candidates building experience. Showing proficiency in payroll software, completing a payroll certification like FPC or CPP, and contributing to a remote team project in any capacity strengthens your case considerably.
Do you need a degree for remote payroll operations manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh hands-on payroll system experience, multi-state compliance knowledge, and certifications like the Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional credential as heavily as a degree. Demonstrating that you can manage payroll operations accurately and independently, with a clear record of reducing errors and meeting deadlines, often matters more than your educational background.
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