Senior Global Payroll Manager

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute a strategic vision for global payroll operations that aligns with the organization’s growth goals.

• Oversee payroll operations for a large, multi-national workforce, focusing primarily on payroll processes in the U.S. and Canada.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five direct reports while enhancing organizational capability and payroll expertise.

• Initiate continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing accuracy, compliance, efficiency, automation, and scalability.

• Build strong relationships with Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, and business leadership teams.

• Influence stakeholders across all organizational levels to promote payroll-related initiatives and process enhancements.

• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers, ensuring that performance expectations and service level agreements are fulfilled.

• Ensure adherence to payroll compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

• Assess and optimize payroll systems, processes, and controls to accommodate a growing global workforce.

• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to facilitate payroll technology improvements, integrations, and system rollouts.

• Guarantee timely and precise payroll processing while upholding strong internal controls and audit readiness.

• Provide leadership and direction during organizational shifts, acquisitions, integrations, and workforce expansions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.

• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience in supporting large, complex organizations.

• Significant experience in managing U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.

• Experience in supporting global payroll operations outside of the U.S. and Canada.

• Willingness to travel to the corporate office 10-12 times per year.

• Must be located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone or be open to relocation.

• Proven track record in leading payroll teams and developing talent.

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, reporting, and regulatory obligations.

• Experience with major U.S. payroll software platforms and service providers.

• Established ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.

• Strong vendor management and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Insurance coverage effective immediately upon hire.

• PTO/Retirement Plan/Paid Holidays.