Global Payroll Lead – US & Global Compliance & Systems

EOS IT Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee US payroll and support global operations. You will ensure accurate, timely processing across states and maintain regulatory compliance, while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

In this role you will collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers, implement standardized processes, and lead a payroll team or coordinate with local contacts to drive accuracy, scalability, and governance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a payroll management or lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday Payroll, UKG, Ceridian Dayforce, or similar platforms.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations: Manage and process payroll across multiple US states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Payroll Tax & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and reporting obligations.
• Vendor Management: Partner with third-party payroll providers, ensuring service-level agreements and compliance standards are met.
• Process Optimisation: Develop and implement standardised payroll procedures, policies, and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Audit & Reporting: Prepare payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responses.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
• Technology & Systems: Lead and support the implementation, integration, and optimisation of payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop payroll team members or coordinate with local payroll contacts, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Global Payroll Support: Collaborate with international payroll partners to support global payroll governance and consistency where applicable.

Skills

Payroll management

US payroll compliance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

ADP

Workday Payroll

UKG

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

EOS is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee US payroll and support global operations. You will ensure accurate, timely processing across states and maintain regulatory compliance, while delivering an exceptional employee experience.

In this role you will collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers, implement standardized processes, and lead a payroll team or coordinate with local contacts to drive accuracy, scalability, and governance.