Global Payroll Manager

UNAVAILABLE; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,685,503 - 5,221,130; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead and manage a high-performing payroll team overseeing multi-country payrolls across various regions including APAC, MENA, Europe, and LATAM. The ideal candidate will have significant payroll experience and a strong understanding of global payroll compliance.

This role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll and team management.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, or UKG.
• Experience in a shared services or centralized payroll model is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for multiple internal brands across various regions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payrolls for large employee populations.
• Manage and develop a team of payroll specialists/coordinators.

Skills

Payroll management

Tax compliance

Team management

Process improvement

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Job description

Overview

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.

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).