Global Payroll Leader — International Ops & Compliance

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a Connecticut-based investment management firm, seeks an International Payroll Manager to own the global payroll function and lead international payroll operations for roughly 400 employees across multiple countries and legal entities. The role partners closely with the existing Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing worldwide.

This is a highly visible role within a 5–6 person payroll team, offering ownership and impact over the firm’s international payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including international or multi-country processing.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple international jurisdictions, including the UK and EMEA/APAC regions.
• Proficiency with global payroll platforms and HCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end international payroll processing across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Process recurring payrolls, bonuses, and off-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Review and validate payroll inputs (hires, terminations, changes, benefits, leaves).
• Reconcile payroll reports, funding, and post-payroll activities for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll funding forecasts and coordinate with Finance on cash planning.
• Maintain payroll schedules and ensure timely execution across countries.
• Serve as primary contact for international payroll inquiries and cross-functional support.
• Provide backup for domestic payroll operations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, labor laws, and reporting obligations across jurisdictions.
• Support audits related to payroll, tax, benefits, and financial reporting.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to payroll processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of payroll reconciliations, reporting, and controls.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information.
• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors and third-party providers.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax and external providers.

Skills

Global payroll platforms

HCM systems

Regulatory compliance

Payroll reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Global payroll platforms

HCM systems

Job description

Our client, a Connecticut-based investment management firm, seeks an International Payroll Manager to own the global payroll function and lead international payroll operations for roughly 400 employees across multiple countries and legal entities. The role partners closely with the existing Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing worldwide.

This is a highly visible role within a 5–6 person payroll team, offering ownership and impact over the firm’s international payroll