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The Senior Payroll Operations Manager leads a regional team that delivers accurate and timely payroll for more than 3,000 employees across the Americas. This role plays a big part in improving payroll processes, building a strong and capable team, and partnering with HR and business leaders to keep operations running smoothly. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact, drive change, and help shape a positive, high‑performing work environment.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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In this role, the Senior Payroll Operations Manager gets to lead major process improvement efforts across the Americas payroll function, using their expertise to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency. You will apply deep knowledge of ADP and payroll best practices to strengthen end‑to‑end operations and ensure reliable delivery for more than 3,000 employees. This is an opportunity to mentor and guide the regional team, helping build capability while partnering with HR and global payroll leaders to solve challenges and drive meaningful change. This is an opportunity to transform processes, reduce risk, and elevate the overall payroll experience.

What you offer

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• Demonstrated experience in US payroll operations, with prior exposure to ADP ideal and experience with LATAM payroll a plus.
• A motivational and empathetic leader with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Critical and strategic thinking abilities to drive the payroll function forward.
• Excellent skills in managing relationships across various stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities and driving change.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: 

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

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Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.