Global Payroll Manager – North America (Workday)

Workday, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday, Inc. seeks a seasoned Payroll Manager to lead a decentralized global team across the US, Canada, LATAM. You will manage payroll operations, ensure accuracy, and drive process improvements using the Workday Payroll product.

You'll mentor a high-performing team, partner with HR and Finance, and maintain SOX controls while staying current on tax and labor laws across multiple countries. This role offers flexible work and a path to impact at scale.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of increasing experience in a high growth or public company, with at least 2+ years in a team lead / manager function.
• 5+ years processing in-house payroll on an ERP.
• Proven experience directly managing a decentralized or global team.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR; relevant work experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Mentor direct reports and develop a shared vision across a decentralized global team.
• Oversee overall global payroll operations.
• Manage in-house payroll processing for US/Canada using Workday; coordinate with 3rd party payroll providers for LATAM.
• Ensure payroll processing compliant with local regulations and tax laws.
• Own SOX controls for global payroll and conduct internal audits.
• Provide training and support to payroll staff.

Skills

Payroll principles

Tax regulations

Labor laws

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR

CPP or FPC designation

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

Workday, Inc. seeks a seasoned Payroll Manager to lead a decentralized global team across the US, Canada, LATAM. You will manage payroll operations, ensure accuracy, and drive process improvements using the Workday Payroll product.

You'll mentor a high-performing team, partner with HR and Finance, and maintain SOX controls while staying current on tax and labor laws across multiple countries. This role offers flexible work and a path to impact at scale.