Global Payroll Manager

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3/2

Global payroll leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a global payroll leader to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations across multiple countries and legal entities. You will drive continuous improvement, automate processes, and coordinate with HRIS, IT, and Shared Services in a complex international environment.

You will coach Payroll Analysts, manage calendars and year-end activities, and ensure data integrity, governance, and SOX controls while delivering scalable payroll services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance or HR; CPP preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state/global payroll.
• 3–5 years leading payroll teams with coaching and development.
• Experience supporting payroll implementations, HRIS integrations, and process automation.
• Knowledge of payroll tech platforms: Workday, UKG, ADP, Ceridian, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across countries and entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Manage payroll calendars, off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, funding, and year-end activities.
• Coach and develop Payroll Analysts and Senior Analysts; establish cross-training and succession plans.
• Monitor KPIs and service levels; drive continuous improvement and governance.
• Support system consolidations, integrations, testing, and automation initiatives.

Skills

Multi-state payroll experience

Leadership/people management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

SOX/compliance understanding

Education

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

CPP certification preferred

Tools

Workday

UKG

ADP

Ceridian Dayforce

SAP

Job description

This is a global payroll leadership opportunity focused on delivering accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll operations across multiple countries and legal entities.

You will oversee day-to-day payroll execution while driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, controls, and service delivery.

The role works closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, IT, Benefits, and Shared Services teams in a complex international environment.

You will contribute to payroll system consolidation, HRIS integrations, automation initiatives, and broader technology transformation programs.

As a people leader, you will coach and develop payroll professionals while establishing strong cross‑training and succession practices.

The position also plays a critical role in SOX compliance, audit readiness, data integrity, and payroll governance.

This role is well suited to an experienced payroll leader who combines operational discipline, technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and strong stakeholder management.

Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across assigned countries and legal entities, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, compliant, and properly funded.
• Manage payroll calendars, processing schedules, off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, funding activities, and year‑end payroll requirements.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Payroll Analysts and Senior Payroll Analysts while establishing cross‑training and succession plans.
• Monitor payroll KPIs, service levels, exceptions, and operational performance, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Support payroll system consolidation, implementation projects, technology roadmaps, and initiatives designed to improve scalability and operational efficiency.
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams on system enhancements, integrations, user acceptance testing, parallel testing, data validation, automation, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation, SOPs, workflows, process controls, and governance standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll regulations and support SOX controls, internal and external audits, reconciliations, and required documentation.
• Safeguard payroll data integrity and security while ensuring adherence to internal control requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Benefits, Treasury, and Shared Services to support global payroll operations and resolve cross‑functional issues.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships, monitor service‑level agreements, and address operational or service delivery concerns.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and the onboarding of new legal entities into payroll operations.
• Train payroll team members on policies, procedures, system enhancements, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements.
• Support payroll transformation, organizational change, and continuous improvement initiatives while communicating operational updates clearly to stakeholders.
• Analyze payroll metrics, labor costs, overtime, payroll exceptions, and operational trends to identify opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline; CPP certification is preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive payroll experience, including strong multi-state payroll experience and preferably global payroll operations.
• 3-5 years of experience leading payroll teams or functions, with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and motivate employees.
• Experience supporting payroll implementations, system consolidations, HRIS integrations, process automation, and Shared Services environments.
• Working knowledge of payroll and HR technology platforms such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, SAP, payroll tax systems, HRIS platforms, and timekeeping solutions.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls, payroll compliance, internal controls, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries, jurisdictions, or legal entities is highly valuable.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret payroll data and identify operational trends and risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with confidence collaborating across HR, Finance, IT, Tax, Treasury, and other business functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements, manage change, and contribute to long‑term payroll transformation initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and role‑related considerations.
• Full-time hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Opportunity to lead global payroll operations across multiple countries and legal entities.
• Collaboration with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams across HR, Finance, IT, Tax, Treasury, and Shared Services.
• Opportunities to contribute to payroll technology transformation, system consolidation, automation, and process improvement.
• Professional growth opportunities through leadership, technology, and global payroll initiatives.
• Equal opportunity employment and consideration for qualified applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics.
• Workplace accessibility accommodations available for qualified candidates who require support during the application process.