Vice President, Payroll and Total Rewards

Vice President, Payroll and Total Rewards

Company Overview

Established in 1952, Marsden Services offers comprehensive facility services to clients nationwide. We provide clients with high-quality and professional services including janitorial, security, HVAC, calibration, emergency response, and facility management services. Our hiring philosophy is rooted in the idea that we want our employees to grow and be successful with our organization. We believe in our employees. We invest in our employees. A career at Marsden means a career with a company that will support your growth.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Payroll and Total Rewards is a key strategic leader within the Human Resources function and is responsible for the design, governance, and delivery of the Company’s payroll, compensation, and benefits programs. This role ensures compliance, operational excellence, and alignment of total rewards strategies with business goals to attract, retain, and motivate top talent across the organization. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement and bring an engaging leadership style that drives meaningful change while inspiring and empowering others.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Leadership

• Partner with the Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll for all Marsden companies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and union regulations
• Establish and monitor payroll controls and internal processes
• Provide escalated support to payroll staff, serving as a liaison with vendors, HR, and corporate functions
• Complete quarterly and annual tax filings and ensure alignment with payroll results
• Drive standardization and efficiency across payroll systems and processes, leveraging technology to improve employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with union contracts, wage attachments, garnishments, and other legal requirements
• Maintain departmental continuity and cross-training for team back-up coverage

Benefits Administration

• Partner with the Benefits Manager to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure effective benefits administration
• Support alignment of benefits design and strategy with the CHRO and broader HR leadership
• Oversee accurate and timely benefits enrollment, compliance, and reporting

Compensation and Total Rewards

• Provide insights and data to support pay structure design, market benchmarking, and incentive planning
• Ensure equity and consistency in pay practices across multiple business units and geographies
• Evaluate total rewards programs for competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and employee engagement impact
• Partner with HR to support communication and education efforts to ensure employees understand and value their total rewards
• Drive process optimization and consistency across payroll, benefits, and compensation functions
• Lead systems and process integration projects related to acquisitions and conversions
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for greater efficiency and accuracy

Team Performance

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll and benefits team
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and promote a culture of accountability and professional growth

Acquisition Integrations

• Partner with HR, Finance, and integration leads to align pay and benefits systems for newly acquired entities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance or similar discipline
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in payroll, compensation, and benefits, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll systems and compliance requirements (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in leading large‑scale payroll operations and total rewards strategy in a multi‑state or multi‑entity organization
• Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and manage complex projects
• High proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across the organization
• Experience in service‑based or decentralized environments highly preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required

Business Conduct

• Uphold Marsden’s values and Code of Conduct
• Lead by example in fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Promote continuous improvement and champion positive change

EEO Statement

Marsden Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance, or any characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources and Finance

Industry

Facilities Services