Global Payroll Lead: Compliance & Analytics

EY; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY seeks a senior Payroll Operator to lead global payroll services within the National Tax EDGE team. You will design, implement and operate multi-country payroll processes, guiding country teams, maintaining complex data sets and delivering compliant, timely payrolls.

The role emphasizes analytics, governance and business development in a global client environment. Requires 5+ years in payroll/tax, project management, and global compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Tax, or related field required with 5+ years payroll/tax experience; Master’s degree with 5+ years accepted.
• 5 years of payroll project management experience with global/multi-country scope.
• 5 years of experience in global compliance and reporting, payroll or related finance activities.
• 3 years of experience supervising a team of junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and operate global multi-country payroll services for clients.
• Lead global country teams and ensure governance across the client lifecycle.
• Monitor data, analyze trends and deliver compliant, high-quality payroll operations.
• Cultivate client relationships and identify new service opportunities.

Skills

Payroll experience

Project management

Data analytics

Client servicing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax or related field

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Tax or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

EY seeks a senior Payroll Operator to lead global payroll services within the National Tax EDGE team. You will design, implement and operate multi-country payroll processes, guiding country teams, maintaining complex data sets and delivering compliant, timely payrolls.

The role emphasizes analytics, governance and business development in a global client environment. Requires 5+ years in payroll/tax, project management, and global compliance.