Global Payroll Manager

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation. What we do: As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $140.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $845.3 in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2025. The Opportunity: As Global Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Payroll and Time Processing operation, and Statutory Processing at Hamilton Lane. You will lead the day-to-day operations of processing and administration of payroll services for 16 countries in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and Canada. You will partner with functional international teams to deliver best-in-class experience for all employees in a fast-growing, multinational company. Additionally, you will drive process change and standardize Payroll practices across all locations, making a lasting impact across our organization. Your responsibilities will be to: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, benefits, and pay distribution across various time zones and currencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international payroll laws, regulations, and company policies Create and enhance sustainable processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement within the payroll and time functions to increase efficiency and reduce errors Manage financial controls and accounting processes for payrolls Build strong partnerships with internal business partners (HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Accounting) to provide employees with exceptional Payroll experience Generate comprehensive Payroll reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement Evaluate and manage vendor relationships to ensure SLAs are met and monitor quality service delivery Lead month-end close, including reviewing/approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll accruals. Demonstrates a high level of initiative and self-motivation, consistently achieving goals with minimal supervision. Support with payroll implementation in new countries, including system setup, compliance alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Your background will include: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field 6-10 years of Global Payroll experience and management experience Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations, practices, and procedures with proven experience managing complex payroll operations in a multinational environment Experience utilizing Workday, SAP, or Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) system Experience in utilizing Cloud Pay, ADP Strealine, Celergo, or similar global payroll provider. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent service to employees at all levels Willingness to work across time zones to support global employee population Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including leading complex cross-functional projects Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment Experience working in the financial services industry with knowledge of restricted stock, commission structure, employee stock purchase plan, and carry interest payment are a plus. Proficient in English; multilingual skills in German, Spanish, and other languages are highly desirable. Benefits At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple: to provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring. To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits: Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program. Developing Your Career Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane. Supporting Your Family & Community For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team. For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents. Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan. We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts. Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@hamiltonlane.com. Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means. We're a firm that takes our responsibility of helping clients reach their investment objectives seriously. But we're also a group that appreciates a healthy dose of wit and sarcasm, as well as a company that recognizes the value of infusing joy into what we do every day. There's a genuine spirit of collaboration and camaraderie here, and an unwavering commitment to doing right by our clients and by one another. We believe we have some of the most committed, intelligent and innovative professionals in the industry. They also happen to be pretty nice people who genuinely enjoy working with one another. So we have that going for us, which is nice. As an employer who participates in the federal E-Verify program, Hamilton Lane will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the Company is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS, so that you can resolve any discrepancies directly with the federal agency.