Global Payroll Lead

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a hands-on Global Payroll Lead to own U.S. and international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. This person will be responsible for end-to-end payroll execution, including processing, tax, reconciliations, vendor management, and year-end activities. The role will also support payroll expansion, system enhancements, and process improvements while partnering closely with HR and Finance.

Location:

Hybrid in Greenwich, CT (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full payroll cycle for U.S. and international employee populations, from collecting inputs through final processing and post-payroll close.
• Review payroll results, investigate variances, and ensure accurate funding, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting coordination.
• Oversee multi-state U.S. payroll tax compliance, including jurisdictional requirements, registrations, filings, notices, and annual reporting.
• Maintain payroll schedules and ensure all tax, statutory, audit, and year-end deadlines are met across applicable countries.
• Partner with international payroll providers and vendors to manage submissions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain service quality.
• Establish and maintain payroll procedures, controls, documentation, and best practices to improve consistency and audit readiness.
• Administer Workday time tracking and PTO data, including monitoring accuracy, creating audits/reports, and assisting employees with questions.
• Act as a trusted resource for employees and internal stakeholders on payroll and timekeeping matters.
• Support new-state and international payroll launches, system implementations, provider changes, and other payroll-related initiatives.
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, accuracy, and controls.

Qualifications, Skills & Education:

• 7–10 years of progressive, hands-on payroll experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex, multi-state U.S. payroll.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll taxation, deductions, compliance, and year-end requirements.
• Direct experience overseeing payroll across multiple countries and working with international payroll providers.
• Advanced working knowledge of both ADP and Workday
• Strong Excel and data-analysis capabilities, with the ability to reconcile large amounts of payroll data accurately.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and employee-service skills, with the judgment and professionalism to handle sensitive payroll matters.
• Experience supporting payroll implementations, process improvements, system changes, or expansion into new jurisdictions.