Senior Payroll Manager

Frazer Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazer Jones is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Payroll to lead strategy, governance and execution of payroll operations across international regions. This executive will partner with Finance, HR, Legal and regional leadership to deliver a world-class payroll experience for a global workforce.

You will drive automation, standardization and continuous improvement, own global payroll KPIs, and oversee vendor management and compliance across multi-country populations.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in global payroll processes, compliance requirements, and multi-country payroll frameworks.
• Proven experience leading and developing large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing scalable processes, automation, and technology-driven improvements.
• Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with Finance, HR, and Legal at the executive level.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and change-leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI and automation initiatives
• Own the global payroll strategy, operations, and governance across all countries where the company operates.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-country populations, ensuring compliance with local, federal, and international regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, standardization, and process optimization.
• Establish and monitor global payroll KPIs, SLAs, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance on payroll budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with HR and Total Rewards on compensation cycles, equity transactions, and global mobility.
• Lead vendor management for payroll providers, tax agencies, and compliance partners.
• Ensure readiness for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal risk assessments.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI initiatives

Change management

Vendor management

Tools

Payroll software tools

Job description

The Senior Manager of Global Payroll will lead the strategy, governance, and execution of payroll operations across all international regions. This executive will oversee end‑to‑end global payroll processes, ensure compliance in multiple jurisdictions, and drive operational excellence through technology, automation, and scalable frameworks. This role partners closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and regional leadership to deliver a world‑class payroll experience for a global workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive AI and automation initiatives
• Own the global payroll strategy, operations, and governance across all countries where the company operates.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for multi‑country populations, ensuring compliance with local, federal, and international regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, standardization, and process optimization.
• Establish and monitor global payroll KPIs, SLAs, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance on payroll budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with HR and Total Rewards on compensation cycles, equity transactions, and global mobility.
• Lead vendor management for payroll providers, tax agencies, and compliance partners.
• Ensure readiness for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal risk assessments.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience
• Deep expertise in global payroll processes, compliance requirements, and multi‑country payroll frameworks.
• Proven experience leading and developing large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing scalable processes, automation, and technology‑driven improvements.
• Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with Finance, HR, and Legal at the executive level.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and change‑leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, matrixed environment.