Global Payroll Lead

A growing, multi-national organization is seeking a seasoned Global Payroll Lead to take ownership of payroll operations across four countries. This is a high-impact role offering significant visibility, strategic involvement, and long-term growth potential.

This position will initially oversee U.S. payroll and transition into full responsibility for centralized global payroll operations. The organization is preparing for a global payroll platform implementation and future HRIS evaluation, and this individual will play a key role in both initiatives.

If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy building, improving, and centralizing processes, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Workforce Overview

• Total Employees: 400-600
• Locations: US, Canada, UK, Mexico

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage multi-state U.S. payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
• Transition and centralize payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Mexico.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable international payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review payroll reports, general ledger entries, reconciliations, and statutory filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s, and international equivalents).
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of payroll taxes, including quarterly and year-end reporting.
• Serve as primary liaison with HR regarding payroll-impacting employee changes (new hires, terminations, benefits, deductions, etc.).
• Collaborate with Finance on reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting related to payroll.
• Support internal and external audits with required documentation and analysis.
• Evaluate and improve payroll processes for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Provide bilingual (Spanish/English) payroll support to employees as needed.
• Participate in upcoming global payroll platform migration and future HRIS evaluation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state U.S. payroll.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now required.
• Exposure to or experience with international payroll strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll audits and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-country environment is highly desirable.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to build and lead a centralized global payroll function.
• Strategic involvement in global payroll system implementation.
• High visibility role partnering closely with Finance and HR leadership.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth as systems and infrastructure evolve.