Global Payroll Manager

Stagwell; Metro Manila; In loco; PHP 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Stagwell Inc. is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead a high-performing payroll team responsible for processing multi-country payrolls across APAC, Europe, LATAM and MENA regions from the Philippines.

This role requires deep knowledge of global payroll compliance, strong leadership, and the ability to drive process improvement in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will oversee cross-border payroll operations, ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, manage a

Competenze

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience including multi-country payroll and team management.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems (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.

Mansioni

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for multiple brands across regions (APAC, MENA, Europe, 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.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax reporting, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, IT to support payroll integrations and policy updates.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and escalations promptly.
• Lead payroll audits and internal control reviews for data integrity and SOX compliance where applicable.
• Monitor and report on payroll KPIs and service delivery metrics.
• Oversee tax filings, annual statement processing, and other regulatory obligations.
• Lead payroll centralization and deployment efforts for in-region payrolls.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, automation, and documentation.

Conoscenze

Payroll management

Team leadership

Global payroll

Compliance

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Strumenti

ADP

Workday

UKG

Descrizione del lavoro

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).