Payroll Administrator Lead

Anthology Inc; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Administrator Lead to oversee global payroll operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate payroll processing across various countries while managing a talented team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive payroll management experience, particularly in global contexts, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will directly impact the success of educators and institutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about payroll excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, with 3+ years in global payroll operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for global employees, ensuring compliance.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships and support a team of professionals.

Skills

Payroll Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

UKG Payroll

Workforce Management

Job description

Payroll Administrator Lead

Remote - United States

The Opportunity:

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth.

The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

The Payroll Administrator Lead will support Anthology’s global payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with substantial experience in payroll management, particularly within global organizations. The incumbent will assist in driving payroll functions, managing vendor relationships, and supporting a team of payroll professionals based in the US, Colombia, and India. This position demands a hands-on approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex payroll regulations in various countries.

Primary responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting in the preparation and processing of payroll for Anthology’s employees globally, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
2. Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures for company-wide payroll processing and accounting.
3. Assisting in payroll integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions, supporting the onboarding of new employees.
4. Managing and mentoring a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance and support.
5. Partnering with HR, accounting, tax, legal, and other functional areas to provide data and reports as needed and ensuring responsive resolution of employee payroll issues/inquiries.
6. Supporting payroll activities for expansion into new international locations, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
7. Developing and monitoring internal controls to accurately report financial information for the payroll department.
8. Managing relationships with payroll vendors, ensuring high-quality service and compliance with contractual obligations.
9. Overseeing year-end processes, including filing and issuance of year-end forms to employees and authorities.

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2. At least 7 years of experience in payroll.
3. At least 3 years of experience in global payroll operations.
4. Strong organizational skills with a hands-on approach.
5. Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, and relationship management.
6. Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
7. Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred skills/qualifications:

1. Proven experience with UKG payroll and time tracking (Workforce Management) (strongly preferred).
2. Familiarity in payroll regulations for India, Colombia, Czech Republic, and the US (strongly preferred).
3. CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
4. Proficiency in a second language.

Pay range is $96,000- $105,000/year depending upon experience. We use national and industry-specific survey data to assist in determining compensation. Additionally, we consider factors such as external market rate, budget for the role, and the compensation rates of current employees performing the same function. Some roles will have variable pay.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.