Payroll Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the global payroll operations for both domestic and international employees within the organization.

• Guarantee precise, timely, and compliant payroll processing from start to finish.

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Global HR Operations on payroll strategy, operational excellence, compliance, and process enhancements.

• Manage payroll administration utilizing ADP Workforce Now and liaise with international payroll service providers.

• Perform bi-weekly payroll audits for the U.S. and address any discrepancies prior to submission.

• Supervise global time-off management and country-specific leave policies, including accruals, eligibility, carryover, and statutory requirements.

• Handle payroll tax registrations, jurisdiction setups, withholding requirements, filings, reconciliations, and year-end processing tasks.

• Keep employee payroll records updated, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and benefit deductions.

• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Oversee the integration of HRIS, timekeeping, benefits, finance, retirement, and third-party payroll systems.

• Ensure that employee lifecycle transactions are accurately represented in payroll.

• Create and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve any issues that arise.

• Coordinate both internal and external payroll audits and compliance initiatives.

• Track payroll legislation and implement necessary regulatory adjustments.

• Enhance payroll processes through automation, system upgrades, and operational efficiencies.

• Generate payroll metrics, reports, and analytics for leadership review.

• Lead payroll projects that involve system implementations, acquisitions, organizational changes, and process improvements.

• Train, mentor, and develop payroll team members in a player/coach role.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership roles in payroll.

• Proven experience processing payroll for multi-state and/or multinational organizations.

• Practical experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN).

• Background in managing payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities.

• Experience collaborating with third-party international payroll providers.

• Ability to work closely with HR Operations, Finance, Internal Audit, Tax, Accounting, Benefits, and external payroll providers.

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in supporting audits and executing payroll process enhancements.

• Advanced knowledge of payroll administration and compliance procedures.

• Extensive experience managing payroll through ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or similar HRIS/payroll solutions.

• Experience coordinating payroll across multiple countries and collaborating with global payroll providers.

• Knowledge of payroll taxation, wage and hour regulations, and employment compliance.

• Familiarity with payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions, formulas, and data analysis.

• Capacity to interpret payroll legislation and apply regulatory changes.

• Exceptional project management and process improvement skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality.

• Experience in documenting and enhancing payroll processes and internal controls.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certification as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management certification is preferred.

• Training or certification in ADP Workforce Now is preferred.

• Ongoing professional development in payroll compliance and employment regulations is encouraged.

• Sponsorship eligibility: no.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods and manage prolonged screen time.

• Reliable, high-speed internet is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Enhanced time-off packages.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• Up to 10% travel requirement.

• Fully remote work available within the U.S.

• Requirement for reliable, high-speed internet.