Senior Payroll Manager - Americas

About the role

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product's lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We're driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what's next at Avnet! Job Summary The Sr. Payroll Manager for the Americas is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll function across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This role plans, directs, and oversees payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing. The position develops and implements payroll policies and programs aligned with legal requirements, organizational objectives, and regional practices, while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Sr. Payroll Manager directly leads a team of Payroll Specialists based in Phoenix, AZ and Guadalajara, Mexico, ensuring consistent execution, strong team performance, and alignment across the Americas region.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Compliance
• Oversee payroll processing across the Americas region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of U.S., Canada, and Mexico payroll legislation and ensure adherence to evolving requirements
• Resolve complex payroll issues and escalations, providing guidance to employees and stakeholders
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support internal and external audit activities
• Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop a geographically distributed payroll team, including Payroll Specialists in Phoenix and Mexico
• Manage hiring, staffing, performance management, and career development for direct reports
• Provide clear direction aligned to strategic and operational goals
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of payroll systems, processes, and reporting.
• Lead payroll-related projects, including system enhancements and process redesign initiatives
• Apply best practices and leverage new technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Including looking for opportunities to streamline processes using AI.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and payroll vendors/service providers
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and issue resolution
• Partner with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide payroll insights, analysis, and recommendations
• Governance & Strategy
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and standards
• Contribute to budget planning and operational priorities for the payroll function
• Ensure strong internal controls and risk mitigation practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of payroll experience, including at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience managing multi-country payroll operations (U.S., Canada, Mexico preferred)
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• CPP or other payroll certification preferred
• Skills & Expertise
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems/HRIS (e.g., Workday, ADP, Dayforce)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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