Global Payroll Manager

Overview

This remote position is open to candidates nationwide in the USA.

The organization is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead global payroll operations across more than 10 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Slovakia, Poland, and China. The role involves managing payroll for over 1,500 employees, driving system migrations and payroll simplification initiatives, and building a high-performing, globally distributed payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global payroll team across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Serve as backup payroll processor for critical regions.
• Drive the migration from ECP to S/4 and Payroll Simplification initiatives as a subject matter expert, collaborating with IT, Finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain standardized payroll procedures and compliance frameworks for each country, keeping up to date with State, Federal, local, and international payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
• Build, mentor, and develop the payroll team through cross-training, knowledge transfer, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee payroll operations including quarterly reconciliations, involuntary deductions processing, benefits and tax deductions, wage verifications, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Resolve discrepancies between HRIS and accounting systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Manage payroll administration functions such as Blue Marble system administration, ECP issue resolution and testing, annual increases and bonuses processing, year-end reviews, PTO liability reporting, and workers' compensation management for Australia.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and steering committees to drive continuous improvement and enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and align payroll operations with broader organizational goals.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-country/international payroll operations and compliance management.
• Expertise in SAP SuccessFactors payroll systems, reporting, and data integration; experience with ECP is required.
• Deep knowledge of State, Federal, local, and international payroll laws, tax withholding requirements, and reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven team leadership and people development skills, with experience mentoring and building high-performing global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify process improvements and resolve complex payroll discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of collaborating across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT departments globally.
• Proficiency with payroll systems; experience with ADP SmartCompliance and advanced Excel/reporting skills are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese, especially for managing payroll operations in Mexico and Brazil.
• Experience with Blue Marble system administration and familiarity with banking platforms such as Bank of Montreal and HSBC.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA implementation projects and system migration best practices.

Location

Remote position open to candidates nationwide in the USA.