Global Payroll Lead

careers-compsych; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

ComPsych is seeking a Global Payroll Lead to manage payroll across multiple countries and entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws. You will partner with in-country vendors, HR, and finance to optimize end-to-end payroll operations for an international workforce.

The role requires hands-on multi-country payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to navigate varying regulatory environments across regions and time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including 1–2 years in multi-country payroll.
• Experience with payroll compliance in two or more countries outside the U.S.
• Experience with payroll/HRIS platforms (ADP, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills under deadlines.
• Clear communication with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across regions.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple countries and align with local pay cycles.
• Collect, validate and input payroll data including hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses and deductions.
• Validate and audit payroll inputs prior to each pay run.
• Coordinate with in-country partners to execute payroll runs.
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll registers and GL postings.
• Process off-cycle payments, corrections and final payments per local rules and policy.
• Ensure compliance with local tax codes, labor laws, and reporting requirements across countries.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, tax remittances, and year-end reporting with local vendors.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update payroll processes accordingly.
• Support audits with documentation and issue resolution.
• Oversee payroll data privacy and transfer of employee data affecting pay with HR.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries and resolve issues timely.
• Escalate complex issues to internal teams or external advisors and track resolution.
• Produce and distribute pay statements and earnings letters per local requirements.
• Support benefits administration as it intersects with payroll deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-country payroll

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Rippling

Job description

About ComPsych

ComPsych is the worldwide leader in organizational mental health, well-being, and absence management, dedicated to igniting human potential in workplaces across the globe. For over 40 years, we have combined the best in technology with unmatched human expertise to help individuals and their organizations thrive. Our GuidanceResources and AbsenceResources solutions deliver end-to-end mental health, well-being, work-life, health navigation, and absence support to more than 75,000 customers worldwide, touching more than 160 million lives across 200 countries. Visit compsych.com to find out why 40% of the Fortune 500 choose ComPsych for their mental health and absence management needs.

About the Role

The Global Payroll Lead is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple countries and entities, ensuring compliance with local tax, labor, and statutory requirements. This role partners with in-country vendors, HR, finance, and internal and outside legal teams to manage end-to-end payroll operations, resolve discrepancies, and support process improvements for a growing international workforce. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with multi-country payroll processing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to navigate varying regulatory environments.

What You'll Do

• Process end‑to‑end payroll for employees across multiple countries, using various platforms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness according with local pay cycles.
• Collect, validate and input payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses and benefit deductions.
• Validate and audit payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and deductions prior to each pay run.
• Coordinate with in‑country partners to execute payroll runs.
• Provide and assist Finance with reconciliation of payroll registers, general ledger postings, and bank funding files each cycle.
• Process off‑cycle payments, corrections and final payments in compliance with local termination requirements and company policy.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with local tax codes, labor laws, and statutory reporting requirements across all supported countries.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, tax remittances, and year‑end reporting (e.g., tax forms, social contributions) in partnership with local vendors.
• Monitor changes in payroll‑related legislation and update internal processes accordingly.
• Support internal and external payroll audits by providing documentation and resolving findings.
• Stay current on legislative changes (income tax, employer contributions, statutory benefits) and update payroll processes accordingly.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of statutory payroll reports, tax remittances, and year‑end filings (e.g., P60s, W-2s, T4s, BAS statements) in partnership with local advisors.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Partner with HR to ensure accurate and timely transfer of employee data affecting pay (new hires, terminations, leaves, promotions).
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues accurately and within agreed service‑level timelines.
• Escalate complex payroll issues to the appropriate internal teams or external advisors and track resolution to closure.
• Produce and distribute employee pay statements, tax documents, and earnings letters in compliance with local requirements.
• Support benefits administration as it intersects with payroll deductions and contributions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize payroll processes across regions.
• Support implementation, upgrades and maintenance of payroll systems and integrations
• Document payroll procedures and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each country supported.
• Assist with testing and validation during system upgrades, new country rollouts, or vendor transitions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience processing payroll, with at least 1–2 years supporting multi‑country or international payroll.
• Working knowledge of payroll compliance requirements in two or more countries outside the U.S.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Rippling, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high degree of accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Clear communication skills for engaging with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Ability to manage multiple country pay cycles and shifting priorities simultaneously.
• Sound judgment in handling sensitive employee data and payroll discrepancies.
• Adaptability to evolving regulations, systems, and organizational needs.
• Flexibility in schedule when dealing with different teams across time zones.

Preferred

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management Institute (GPMI) certification.
• Experience working with global payroll aggregators or Employer of Record (EOR) providers.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full benefits package, including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, robust EAP, wellness program, and much more
• The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 USD. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, and scheduled hours.

EEO

ComPsych is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, age, genetics, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ComPsych Corporation maintains a drug free workplace.

ComPsych Corporation and its affiliates is committed to the responsible and transparent handling of your personal data. Information collected during the recruitment process will be used to assess your application and, where applicable, to prepare and administer an offer of employment. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the privacy laws applicable in your country or jurisdiction of residence, which may include the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable provincial privacy legislation, and other applicable national or local privacy laws. For full details on what personal data we collect, how we use it, your rights as an Applicant, and how to contact us with privacy‑related questions, please review the relevant Applicant Data Privacy Notices: US Applicant Data Privacy Notice & Canada Data Privacy Notice.