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Global Compensation Manager

Calculated Hire
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Senior Manager - Global Payroll Operations


Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Global Payroll Operations Leader to oversee payroll operations across approximately 70 countries. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring payroll delivery, operational consistency, stakeholder communication, and country-level support across a complex global payroll environment.


This position will serve as a key point of contact for executive leadership and regional teams, providing oversight, guidance, and operational leadership across the global payroll function.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee global payroll operations across multiple countries and regions.
  • Serve as the primary payroll operations leader for executive stakeholders and business leadership.
  • Partner with country payroll teams and regional leaders to address operational questions, risks, and escalations.
  • Ensure consistent governance, and operational standards across the organization.
  • Provide leadership and direction to global payroll teams and stakeholders.
  • Support payroll-related decision making by providing operational insight and recommendations.
  • Monitor payroll performance, identify areas of concern, and drive resolution of operational issues.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to support successful payroll delivery worldwide.


Required Qualifications

  • Extensive experience leading global payroll operations in a large, multi-country environment.
  • Experience overseeing payroll across numerous countries and regions.
  • Previous experience in a Senior Manager, Director, or higher-level payroll leadership role.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and country-level teams.
  • Proven experience managing complex global payroll operations.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting large multinational organizations.
  • Knowledge of global payroll systems and processes.
  • Experience working within complex, matrixed environments.


Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX preferred.
  • Relocation assistance may be considered.
  • Compensation: Approximately $180,000 base salary.
  • Start Date: ASAP.
  • Includes annual incentive plan plus annual equity awards after 1 year of service.


Salary : $180,000 - $200,000

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