Global Payroll Leader — Multi-Country Expert

WhiteCap Search; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Search is partnering with a global investment firm to hire a senior payroll professional who will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and international locations. You will manage inputs, outputs, tax compliance, and coordination with Finance to ensure accurate payroll funding, entries, and reporting.

The role requires 7-10 years of high-volume payroll experience, deep knowledge of U.S. multi-state taxation, and strong proficiency with ADP and Workday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7-10 years of experience in high-volume U.S. and global payroll processing.
• Experience with multi-state U.S. payroll and US payroll taxation.
• Experience with international payroll vendors.
• Proficiency with ADP and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes across the U.S. and international locations.
• Review inputs, approvals, and post-payroll activities for accuracy.
• Manage U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and year-end reporting.
• Coordinate payroll calendars, reporting, and audits across jurisdictions.
• Liaise with global payroll vendors and local providers on data submission and service delivery.
• Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls for audit readiness.
• Administer time tracking in Workday and support employees on time-tracking questions.
• Serve as primary contact for employee payroll and time-tracking inquiries.
• Assist expansion into new states/countries and payroll project implementations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate payroll processes.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

Workday Payroll

Job description

WhiteCap Search is partnering with a global investment firm to hire a senior payroll professional who will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S. and international locations. You will manage inputs, outputs, tax compliance, and coordination with Finance to ensure accurate payroll funding, entries, and reporting.

The role requires 7-10 years of high-volume payroll experience, deep knowledge of U.S. multi-state taxation, and strong proficiency with ADP and Workday.