Global Payroll Leader (Remote) - Build & Scale Global Ops

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Inclusive recruitment process with Ac-

Opportunity to build and lead a global

Hands-on role implementing payroll sol

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to own and scale our worldwide payroll operations. This remote role partners with Accounting and People Ops to ensure accurate, on-time payroll across multiple countries, while evaluating long-term models and improving compliance and efficiency as we grow.

You will lead the payroll function, manage providers, configure systems, and drive data integrity from payroll to GL across diverse regions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in payroll or finance with global payroll ownership.
• Experience with US and UK payroll; familiarity with Mexico, Australia, or Germany is a plus.
• Experience with EOR or PEO arrangements for countries without a local entity.
• Proficiency with Rippling, especially payroll-to-GL integrations.
• Strong understanding of commission structures and equity compensation mechanics.
• Detail-oriented with advanced Excel and data report-building skills.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Build and document the global payroll function, including processes and controls.
• Manage end-to-end global payroll operations and resolve complex issues and employee inquiries.
• Oversee in-country payroll providers and evaluate long-term payroll models.
• Configure payroll systems and ensure accurate data flow to the general ledger.
• Administer deductions and retirement contributions, and reconcile with plan administrators.
• Maintain compliance with payroll taxes and statutory requirements across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with Accounting and People Ops on payroll-related entries and employee lifecycle events.

Skills

Global payroll ownership

US payroll

UK payroll

PEO/EOR experience

Rippling

Equity compensation

Excel reporting

CPP certification

Tools

Rippling

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to own and scale our worldwide payroll operations. This remote role partners with Accounting and People Ops to ensure accurate, on-time payroll across multiple countries, while evaluating long-term models and improving compliance and efficiency as we grow.

You will lead the payroll function, manage providers, configure systems, and drive data integrity from payroll to GL across diverse regions.