Manager International Payroll

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Sleepy Hollow (WY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals seeks an International Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple regions. Based in Sleepy Hollow, NY, the role requires 4 days on-site and close collaboration with HR, Finance, Tax, Mobility and Benefits to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in international payroll, 3+ years of leadership, and strong analytical, Excel, and project-management skills to drive payroll transformation and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience with significant international payroll exposure.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Global role aligned to U.S. business hours; flexible across time zones to support Europe, India, and other regions.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations, taxation and compliance.
• Experience managing payroll vendors across multiple countries.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills (pivot tables, dashboards).
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• International experience with concentration in Europe, India, and Japan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end international payroll operations across multiple regions.
• Manage relationships and performance of global payroll vendors.
• Ensure payroll compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Lead payroll technology enhancements and transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Mobility and Benefits on payroll-related initiatives.
• Develop and lead payroll team members; drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

Oracle Fusion

SAP

ADP GlobalView

CloudPay

Job description

The International Payroll Manager is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of payroll across multiple international locations. This role oversees end-to-end payroll operations, manages third-party payroll vendors, drives process standardization, and partners closely with HR, Finance, Tax, Mobility, Benefits, and Technology teams to ensure payroll excellence and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll leader with deep international payroll expertise, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to manage complex payroll environments while supporting transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process improvements across a global organization.

This role will be based in our Sleepy Hollow, NY offices and requires 4 days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• International Payroll Operations: Oversees accurate, compliant end-to-end payroll processing across multiple international regions and countries.
• Vendor Management: Manages relationships and performance of global payroll providers while supporting vendor implementations and process improvements.
• Compliance, Controls & Audit: Ensures payroll compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, audits, and governance standards.
• Payroll Transformation & Technology: Leads payroll technology enhancements and transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support payroll operations, financial reporting, employee services, and business growth initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Develops and leads payroll team members while driving accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Let's See If We’re a Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience with significant international payroll exposure.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• This global role is primarily aligned to U.S. business hours and leads payroll operations across Europe and India, requiring flexibility to collaborate across multiple time zones and provide occasional support outside standard working hours to ensure successful payroll delivery and business continuity.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll vendors across multiple countries.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills (pivot tables etc.)
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• International experience with preferred concentration in Europe, India, and Japan.

Preferred

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), IPASS, or equivalent payroll certification.
• Experience with Workday, Oracle Fusion, SAP, ADP GlobalView, CloudPay, or similar global payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting payroll transformation, shared services, or Global Capability Center environments.
• Experience with global mobility, equity, and payroll-related tax processes.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$114,800.00 - $187,400.00