We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead and manage a high-performing payroll team responsible for processing high-volume, multi-country payrolls across multiple internal brands. This role requires deep knowledge of global payroll compliance, strong team management skills, and the ability to drive process improvement in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for multiple internal brands across multiple regions, including APAC, MENA, Europe and LATAM.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for large employee populations.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists/coordinators to support day-to-day operations.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and local payroll laws, tax reporting, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Legal, IT) to support payroll integrations, process alignment, and policy updates.
- Resolve complex payroll issues and escalations in a timely and effective manner.
- Lead payroll-related audits and internal control reviews, ensuring data integrity and SOX compliance (if applicable).
- Monitor and report on payroll KPIs and service delivery metrics.
- Oversee tax filings, annual statement processing, and other regulatory obligations.
- Lead payroll process for centralization and deployment efforts for in region payrolls.
- Recommend and implement process improvements, automation, and documentation for operational efficiency.
- Participate in payroll system upgrades, implementations, or consolidations as needed.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and team management.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, etc.).
- Experience managing high-volume global payroll across multiple entities or clients.
- Deep understanding of global payroll concepts and processes, with NA knowledge a plus.
- Experience working in a shared services or centralized payroll model is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- GPMI certification preferred, but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
