Manager, Global Payroll US - Remote

Elite Information Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Manager of Global Payroll to lead payroll operations across multiple countries. This role involves ensuring compliance with global payroll regulations, optimizing payroll systems, and collaborating with HR for accurate payroll data management. You will be at the forefront of enhancing payroll processes, implementing improvements, and generating insightful reports for management. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and in-person collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the efficiency of payroll operations. If you are passionate about payroll management and thrive in a diverse environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible remote work model

In-person collaboration opportunities

Diverse global team

Employee-centric culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of payroll experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in global payroll management in a multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the payroll process across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate payroll data collection and processing.

Skills

Payroll Management

Global Payroll Regulations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Payroll Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Elite Technology is a leading, independent technology company that helps law firms drive profitability through improved operational effectiveness, increased efficiency, and greater visibility across their business. Our cutting-edge digital financial management and business operations solutions drive success for firms around the globe by improving finance and accounting operations, including billing, invoicing, payments, and financial reporting. By bringing together data, insights, and tools, we enable law firm leaders to make informed business decisions to build and manage their businesses more effectively and efficiently.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Global Payroll to join our Accounting and Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing and processing all payrolls for our company across multiple countries and utilizing multiple payroll platforms. You will possess an understanding of global payroll regulations and employment-related matters. You will collaborate closely with HR and play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and supervise the entire payroll process, including preparation, processing, and reconciliation of the Company's global and multi-state payroll, ensuring payroll is accurately and timely calculated, processed, and disbursed for all employees across multiple countries and payroll methods.
• Stay up to date with local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory requirements in all countries of operation. Ensure that the payroll is compliant with respective laws and regulations and update payroll policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure the accurate collection of payroll data, validate and process payroll information, including but not limited to regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, retirement election changes, special payments, and taxes. Perform payroll reconciliations and audits to ensure accuracy and address discrepancies promptly. Oversee the year-end payroll process, including the issuance of W-2 forms and tax filings.
• Oversee and optimize the payroll management system, ensuring that it is up-to-date, efficient, and aligned with the company's needs.
• Implement robust data security measures to protect sensitive payroll information and maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling payroll data.
• Generate accurate and timely payroll reports for management and other stakeholders as required. Analyze payroll data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
• Liaise with external payroll service providers ensuring the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to service level agreements. Coordinate with external auditors and tax agencies as needed to support audits and inquiries.
• Act as the main point of contact for responses to all employee inquiries for guidance on pay slips or payroll-related questions, both internationally and domestically.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance the payroll process to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. Propose and implement process improvements and automation initiatives. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the department/company.

What You’ll Need:

• 6+ years of payroll experience, preferably with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience in global payroll management in a multinational company.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment-related matters.
• CPP certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field, preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll software and systems, including experience with implementing and optimizing payroll systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and to effectively communicate complex payroll matters to employees and management.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with utmost professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving attitude with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and work under pressure.
• Sense of urgency around the global payroll process and comfort supporting multiple time zones.

Additional Information

At Elite Technology, we embrace an employee-centric, flexible remote work model that empowers you to do your best work in the environment that suits you. However, we also recognize the importance of in-person collaboration for key moments that truly matter.

In our flexible remote approach, you have the freedom to choose a workspace within your home country that best fits your needs. Our corporate offices are located in New York City, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, and the Philippines, providing additional options for those who prefer or need a hybrid work environment.

Our diverse global team spans the U.S., Canada, U.K., Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Australia. Please note that at this time, we are unable to hire employees located in Quebec or Ontario Provinces, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Oklahoma.

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

We are not accepting applications submitted through recruiting agencies.

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