What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Payroll Manager position at Ogletree Deakins?
Position Summary
Ogletree Deakins has the opportunity for a Global Payroll Manager to join the firm’s Human Resources department in our Greenville, SC office. The Global Payroll Manager oversees the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across all domestic and international firm locations. This role ensures compliance with firm policies and all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations. The manager will lead payroll operations, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support a seamless and compliant payroll experience for employees worldwide.
Essential Functions
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with "Global Payroll Manager" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ogletree Deakins has the opportunity for a Global Payroll Manager to join the firm’s Human Resources department in our Greenville, SC office. The Global Payroll Manager oversees the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services across all domestic and international firm locations. This role ensures compliance with firm policies and all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations. The manager will lead payroll operations, maintain strong internal controls, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support a seamless and compliant payroll experience for employees worldwide.
Essential Functions
- Oversee and process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly multi-state payroll disbursements for over 2,700 global employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
- Administer international payrolls accurately and on schedule, adhering to country-specific timelines and requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee lifecycle events including new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
- Lead and develop the payroll team, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Evaluate current payroll, benefits, and tax procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best-practice solutions.
- Conduct audits of payroll-related data including W-4s, balance sheets, and year-to-date earnings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate proactively with Finance, HR, and Billing teams to align data, reconcile discrepancies, and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Prepare and manage recurring and ad-hoc reports for leadership, including payroll summaries, hours worked, vacation accruals, tax and benefit deductions.
- Administer wage garnishments by completing required documentation and updating payroll records accordingly.
- Coordinate with HR to maintain accurate employee data across payroll and HRIS systems, including tax withholding and benefit deductions.
- Maintain and update payroll-related records in HRIS systems to ensure data integrity.
- Calculate and process quarterly profit-sharing payments in collaboration with Finance.
- Serve as a key liaison with Finance and Accounting on all payroll-related matters.
- Stay current with federal, state, and local regulatory changes and communicate updates internally and externally as needed.
- Develop and maintain procedures to ensure data accuracy and system integrity across payroll, benefits, and HRIS platforms.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
- 10 years of experience in HR analytics, payroll tax, or related HR operations roles.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
- Proficient in processing electronic files in various formats including TXT, CSV, and XLS.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with solid financial acumen.
- In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance, including statutory requirements, wage garnishments, and legal wage attachments.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in meeting strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experienced in leading and supervising teams, with a focus on performance and development.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Trusted to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Responsive and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency in resolving payroll-related inquiries.
- Collaborative team player with a commitment to supporting shared goals and outcomes.
Benefits
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please e-mail Megan Becker at megan.becker@ogletree.com with "Global Payroll Manager" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer.