Global Payroll Lead - Remote (Multi-Country)

Zema Global Data Corporation; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zema Global Data Corporation is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Europe. This remote role partners with the People Team, external providers, and Deel to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely payroll.

You will lead end-to-end payroll, drive process improvements with AI/automation, and ensure reporting accuracy to guide business decisions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ownership of payroll across multiple countries with adherence to local laws.
• Experience coordinating with external providers and EOR partners.
• Ability to design and improve payroll processes and controls.
• Experience with a major payroll platform integrated with an HRIS and strong reporting skills.
• Clear, proactive communication with Finance, People teams, providers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll across multiple countries including US, Canada, UK, Singapore, India, and Europe.
• Review payroll previews against reports and source documents, and recommend payroll register for approval.
• Partner with external providers and EORs to ensure timely processing.
• Manage payroll calendars and deadlines across countries and frequencies.
• Reconcile reports and resolve discrepancies before approval.
• Maintain payroll records per policy and local regulations.
• Prepare payroll journals and month-end accruals; reconcile GL accounts.
• Prepare benefit contribution files and reconcile them.
• Prepare funding requests and ensure alignment with register.
• Calculate intercompany payroll allocations.

Skills

Multinational payroll

Payroll ownership

Process improvement

HRIS integration

Excel & payroll reporting

Clear communication

Tools

Deel

NetSuite

ERP integration

Job description

Zema Global Data Corporation is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, India, and Europe. This remote role partners with the People Team, external providers, and Deel to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely payroll.

You will lead end-to-end payroll, drive process improvements with AI/automation, and ensure reporting accuracy to guide business decisions.