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Global Payroll Manager (Temp-to-Perm)
Industry: Insurance
Location: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite after training)
Start Date: May 1st
Pay Rate: $60-67 per hour
Our client in the insurance industry is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping and evolving global payroll operations for a large, dynamic organization with over 7,000 employees worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage payroll operations with a team of 11 global payroll professionals, including direct oversight of two Assistant Managers (US and Krakow).
- Evaluate current payroll processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive process improvement initiatives.
- Operate with a forward-thinking, strategic mindset to design scalable payroll solutions.
- Roll up your sleeves to support hands-on payroll processing as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Compensation, and other internal departments to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
- Provide guidance and planning in the event of organizational growth (e.g., acquisition of a 1,000-person company).
- Define and track payroll metrics and measurements that drive performance and compliance.
- Travel to Poland post-permanent conversion to meet the international team and align on global processes.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 10 years of in-house payroll experience, including multi-state and international payroll.
- 5 years in a management or leadership role within payroll operations.
- Proven track record of process evaluation and improvement within payroll functions.
- Strong working knowledge of Oracle Fusion is highly preferred.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity while also setting long-term strategy.
- Experience in scaling payroll operations during periods of growth.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field is required.
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
· Medical insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement savings plan
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Jacobson Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.
Salary : $60 - $67
