Manager, Payroll

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to own US payroll for Lucid Motors, including accurate and efficient payroll operations, working with HR, Accounting, external partners, and driving exceptional employee experience. The successful candidate will bring leadership and payroll expertise to support the rapid growth and success of Lucid Motors. 

You Will: 

• Own and manage the US payroll team, programs, projects, and processes 

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of regular payroll in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures 

• Ensure data accuracy and process integrity 

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of all reporting and filing requirements 

• Collaborate and resolve escalated issues that come from payroll partners, such as HR, Benefits, Tax and Legal 

• Provide training and support to US payroll team members 

• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll 

• Review and analyze the biweekly US payroll for management review and approval 

• Collaborate with HR and Enterprise Systems to manage payroll service providers 

• Anticipate, assess, and manage issues and risks independently 

• Quickly resolve issues when they arise, address the root cause, and recommend mitigation plans to build business resilience 

• Continuously drive improvements, automation, communication, and education to increase quality, improve employee experience, and enable rapid scaling 

• Proactively identify, drive, and scale improvements in payroll systems, policies, and processes 

• Provide expert advice and execution to achieve business goals related to payroll 

• Drive change management and successful adoption of all payroll changes 

• Collaborate closely with our internal Business, HR, and Finance teams 

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (such as HR, Accounting, Finance, IT, business functions, and external service providers) 

You Bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in operations management, Human Resources Management, or another relevant field, or equivalent experience 

• 10+ years of experience in payroll leadership, including management of in-house payroll team 

• Hands-on experience with different Payroll, Time and Attendance, Human Resources Information Systems, and Payroll Service Providers preferred 

• Experience with DayForce application is a plus 

• Manufacturing and Retail payroll experience preferred 

• Diverse HR experience (payroll, operations, benefits, immigration, etc.) preferred 

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage effectively numerous concurrent projects and tasks in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment 

• Moderate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot and v-lookup 

• Excellent written and oral communications, including education and change management 

• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to support operations 

• Demonstrated ability to design and proactively improve operational processes 

• Demonstrated delivery of results through influence and cross-functional collaboration 

• A self-starter, who will take the initiative to lead and drive Payroll without constant direction 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.