Global Payroll Manager

212° Titans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Equity opportunities

Job summary

212° Titans is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for 500+ employees across the U.S. and international sites. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll, manage multi-state and international payroll, and guide a team of payroll professionals.

The role calls for hands-on technical payroll expertise, leadership, and process improvements within a global finance environment. Hybrid schedule in the Greater Philadelphia area with direct hire employment.

Qualifications

• Strong, progressive payroll experience in a corporate/in-house setting.
• Experience overseeing international/global payroll across multiple countries.
• Knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll regulations, tax compliance and payroll administration.
• Ability to lead payroll professionals and own payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll systems, preferably ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee payroll operations for 500+ employees across U.S. entities and international locations.
• Review, validate, and approve payroll across multiple countries with accuracy and compliance.
• Manage U.S. multi-state payroll and international payroll teams.
• Provide leadership to an established payroll team and collaborate with finance, HR and leadership.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities.
• Coordinate payroll-related equity, bonuses, and incentives.
• Partner with international payroll providers to resolve discrepancies and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Global payroll

ADP Workforce Now

US multi-state payroll

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Tools

Workday HCM

Excel

Job description

Location: Greater Philadelphia Area, PA | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Remote)

Compensation: $130,000-$140,000 Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus + Equity

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

212° Titans is partnering with an established, publicly traded global organization to identify an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead and oversee payroll operations across the United States and multiple international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with leadership, process improvement, and global operational oversight.

The organization offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a sophisticated international footprint, an experienced payroll team, and the opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within Finance.

We're looking for someone who has recent experience managing payroll within a corporate environment with international operations and understands the complexities of ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across multiple countries.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee payroll operations for approximately 500+ employees across multiple U.S. entities and international locations.
• Review, analyze, validate, and approve payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Manage U.S. multi-state payroll alongside international payroll operations across Canada, Europe, and Asia.
• Provide leadership and oversight to an established team of experienced payroll professionals.
• Partner with international payroll providers to review payroll results, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, quarterly and year-end activities, and tax notice resolution.
• Support payroll accounting activities, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and audit requirements.
• Review and coordinate payroll-related equity compensation, bonuses, incentives, and other specialized payments.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, HR, and other internal stakeholders on payroll initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance systems and operational efficiencies.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for complex payroll questions, escalations, and compliance matters.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Strong progressive payroll experience, including recent responsibility for payroll operations within a corporate/in-house environment.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing international/global payroll, including direct involvement in reviewing, validating, or approving payroll across multiple countries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. multi-state payroll regulations, tax compliance, and payroll administration.
• Experience leading or supervising payroll professionals and taking ownership of payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, with ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage relationships with international payroll vendors while maintaining accountability for payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and navigate complex payroll situations.
• Experience collaborating with Finance, Accounting, HR, and cross-functional business partners.
• A proactive, resourceful approach with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Highly Preferred Experience

• Recent hands-on exposure to European payroll operations, particularly France, the UK, or other European countries.
• Experience managing payroll within a publicly traded or multinational corporate organization.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, payroll audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with Workday HCM and payroll system integrations.
• Exposure to equity compensation, restricted stock units (RSUs), and incentive payroll processing.
• Advanced Excel capabilities, including PivotTables, lookups, and data reconciliation.
• Experience improving payroll processes, implementing efficiencies, or supporting payroll technology initiatives.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Competitive Compensation: $130K-$140K base salary, plus a 15% target annual bonus and equity opportunities.
• Global Exposure: Take ownership of payroll operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Established Team: Lead experienced payroll professionals within an existing payroll structure.
• Meaningful Ownership: Play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, strengthening controls, and supporting global operations.
• Cross-functional Impact: Work closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, and leadership on initiatives that extend beyond routine payroll processing.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Three days onsite and two days remote each week in the Greater Philadelphia area.