Remote Global Payroll Operations Lead

Siemens; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 77,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring an International Payroll Operations Lead, working remotely from a home office to oversee U.S. and Canadian payroll governance for long-term delegations. The role serves as the main contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring compliance, standardization, and automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in international payroll, strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax laws, and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR or similar from an accredited university.
• 5+ years of experience in international payroll, global mobility, and shadow payroll management.
• 5+ years advanced understanding of US and/or Canadian payroll tax laws and international delegation frameworks.
• 3+ years project management experience with process automation and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end oversight of U.S. and Canadian shadow payroll processes and international delegation payroll activities.
• Ensure international payroll activities comply with U.S. and Canadian tax and labor regulations.
• Perform high-level validation of payroll wages, compensation data, allowances, and hypothetical tax withholdings before final processing, using automation and reporting.
• Lead liaison among GBS, GMR, CF T, and external payroll vendors (Certino and Strada).
• Drive standardization of international payroll frameworks across North America and implement SFTP automation and GMR reporting enhancements.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies in the payroll feed and escalate complex issues as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

International payroll experience

Shadow payroll management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR

Job description

Siemens is hiring an International Payroll Operations Lead, working remotely from a home office to oversee U.S. and Canadian payroll governance for long-term delegations. The role serves as the main contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring compliance, standardization, and automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in international payroll, strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax laws, and project management experience.