Global Payroll Leader | Remote & Transformation Expert

Jsheldllc; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Remote work when needed

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Match

Commuter Benefit

Job summary

J.S. Held is seeking a senior payroll leader to oversee global payroll operations across US and international jurisdictions, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and compliance.

You will drive payroll transformation, collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax and IT, manage vendor relationships, and lead critical payroll projects in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

This role requires 5+ years of experience and a strong track record in complex payroll across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Experience leading global payroll transformation, process improvement, system implementation, vendor migration, or payroll platform consolidation.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax, wage and hour, compliance, and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and partner effectively across HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, IT, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and a strong sense of urgency in managing sensitive payroll matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll operations across multiple countries and ensure accurate, on-time payments.
• Develop and maintain scalable payroll policies, procedures, and controls.
• Oversee processing, audits, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Lead payroll transformation initiatives including RFPs, vendor evaluation, system implementations, and migration to a global payroll platform.
• Support payroll integration activities for M&A transactions, ensuring a smooth transition and high-quality employee experience for newly acquired team members.
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers, monitoring performance, service levels, issue resolution, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and IT to support payroll compliance, reporting, systems, controls, and employee-related processes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to local payroll resources to ensure consistency, accountability, and best practices across global payroll operations.
• Monitor payroll metrics, trends, and recurring issues to identify risks, improve efficiency, and recommend process enhancements.
• Research and resolve payroll data discrepancies, processing issues, and compliance matters in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Stay current on global payroll regulations, market practices, and emerging trends, and recommend updates to policies, systems, and processes as needed.
• Manage multiple payroll-related projects in compressed timelines while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, service quality, and strong stakeholder communication.

Skills

Global payroll

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Project management

HRIS/payroll systems

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Workday

ADP GlobalView

Job description

J.S. Held is seeking a senior payroll leader to oversee global payroll operations across US and international jurisdictions, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and compliance.

You will drive payroll transformation, collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax and IT, manage vendor relationships, and lead critical payroll projects in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.

This role requires 5+ years of experience and a strong track record in complex payroll across multiple regions.