Global Payroll & Compensation Manager

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks a Global Payroll & Compensation Manager to oversee worldwide payroll operations and compensation accounting. The role leads vendor relationships, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives process improvements.

Based in Midtown Manhattan with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH), the position requires 7–10+ years of multi-state US and international payroll experience and expertise with Workday, ADP Global, or Deel.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience managing multi-state US and international payroll operations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in payroll accounting, financial reconciliations, tax compliance, and HRIS/Payroll systems (Workday, ADP Global, Deel)

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing across multi-state US operations and international entities (France, UK, UAE, Australia, Japan, and expanding regions)
• Direct payroll software vendors and third-party global providers to ensure SLA adherence and prompt issue resolution
• Publish and maintain the global annual payroll calendar with deadlines and cross-functional requirements
• Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local wage/hour laws, tax filings, and reporting standards
• Prepare, post, and reconcile all compensation-related journal entries with audit trails
• Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for global compensation and benefits costs with Corporate Finance
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations for payroll and compensation accounts; support monthly close
• Lead statutory audit processes with schedules, internal controls, and auditor communications

Skills

Global payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Financial reconciliation

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

ADP Global

Deel

Job description

Role: Global Payroll & Compensation Manager

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000/annually + Bonus & Benefits

Location: Midtown, Manhattan - 3 days a week onsite - 2 days WFH

Position Overview Oversee global payroll operations and compensation accounting across multiple international jurisdictions. This role serves as the functional lead for global vendor relationships, financial reconciliation, system implementations, and regulatory compliance.

Global Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing across multi-state US operations and international entities (France, UK, UAE, Australia, Japan, and expanding regions).
• Direct payroll software vendors and third-party global providers to ensure SLA adherence, prompt issue resolution, and streamlined service delivery.
• Publish and maintain the global annual payroll calendar, enforcing key processing deadlines and cross-functional requirements.
• Guarantee strict compliance with international, federal, state, and local wage/hour laws, statutory tax filings, and reporting standards.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile all compensation-related journal entries, maintaining granular audit trails and underlying calculations.
• Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for global compensation and benefit costs in partnership with Corporate Finance.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations for payroll and compensation accounts, resolving variances prior to monthly close.
• Lead statutory audit processes by preparing supporting schedules, internal control documentation, and direct auditor communications.

Payroll Administration & System Management

• Execute compensation initiatives, including base salary adjustments, bonus distributions, and long-term incentive plan (LTIP) payouts.
• Maintain complete accuracy of employee tax profiles, deductions, benefits, and salary data across all systems.
• Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations to enhance internal controls and process automation.
• Resolve escalated employee inquiries regarding compensation, taxation, and payroll processing.
• Support ad-hoc HR, Finance, and People Operations projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 7-10+ years of progressive experience managing multi-state US and international payroll operations, alongside strong payroll accounting exposure.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in payroll accounting, financial reconciliations, tax compliance, and modern HRIS/Payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP Global, Deel, or similar).

Client: Financial Services Firm

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].