Global Payroll Manager

About the Company

A well-established, growing international organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead its global payroll operations. This is an outstanding opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a complex, multi-country environment while partnering closely with Finance, HR, and external payroll providers.

About the Role

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations, ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions, improve processes, and lead a high-performing payroll function supporting an international workforce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing.
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to improve payroll processes and system integrations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll tax regulations and employment laws.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, funding, tax filings, and year-end reporting.
• Support internal and external audits while maintaining strong payroll controls.
• Analyze payroll data, identify process improvements, and implement operational efficiencies.
• Maintain payroll systems and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure accurate processing of bonus, incentive, and other special payroll transactions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive payroll experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing global payroll operations.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll platforms is required.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments.
• Previous experience leading payroll operations and/or supervising a payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and payroll controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines.