Global Payroll Manager

Job Overview

Jedson Engineering is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Global Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for our expanding, multi-disciplinary engineering organization. This role, based in our Cincinnati headquarters, is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states and international locations.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and brings deep expertise in payroll compliance, global payroll operations, tax requirements, and employee support. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for all Jedson employees, including hourly, salaried, field, and project-based staff across domestic and international locations.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations—as well as international payroll rules, including coordination with Employer of Record (EOR) partners.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and timely updates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee payroll inquiries, providing accurate and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on onboarding, compensation changes, benefits integrations, and annual processes such as W-2s, 1095-Cs, and global equivalent forms.
• Oversee payroll tax filings and payments, partnering with internal teams and external payroll service providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reporting, documentation, and compliance files.
• Develop, refine, and enforce payroll procedures, internal controls, and process standards.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership, audits, external partners, and budget planning activities.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, system utilization, and the employee payroll experience.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15 years of payroll experience, including hands-on global payroll and working with EOR (Employer of Record) partners.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and software solutions.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive employee information professionally.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, particularly in employee-facing interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an engineering, construction, consulting engineering, or EPC-related project environment.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now or similar).
• Familiarity with global payroll models, international tax concepts, and cross-border compliance.

About Jedson Engineering

Jedson Engineering is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm serving clients across the consumer products, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. With multiple U.S. offices and global expansion efforts underway, we are committed to operational excellence, technical expertise, and building a high-performing workforce across all locations.