Global Payroll Lead — Multi-Country Expert (Hybrid)

Gartner; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead global payroll operations, ensuring compliant, timely processing. You will partner with HR, Finance, and service providers, driving process improvements and robust controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll, with experience across multiple countries, and proficiency in Workday/ADP and advanced Excel. The role supports a hybrid work environment at Gartner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• CPP, FPC, or equivalent payroll certification preferred.
• Experience with multi-country/global payroll operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex payrolls across countries and entities.
• Coordinate with MSPs to ensure timely payroll delivery.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Mentor and train payroll team members.

Skills

Global payroll knowledge

Microsoft Excel advanced

Workday/ADP experience

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Workday

ADP

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Gartner seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead global payroll operations, ensuring compliant, timely processing. You will partner with HR, Finance, and service providers, driving process improvements and robust controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll, with experience across multiple countries, and proficiency in Workday/ADP and advanced Excel. The role supports a hybrid work environment at Gartner.