Global Payroll Manager

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• ● Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 regional payroll specialists.
• ● Foster a unified team culture across time zones and geographies.
• ● Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• ● Provide operational support by covering sickness and holiday leave for regional payroll specialists when required.
• ● Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• ● Partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and optimize workflows.
• ● Ensure timely submission of statutory filings and payments.
• ● Play a key role in the design of the to be global payroll environment
• ● Manage the transition of payrolls from individual local providers to Workday native, in-house or global payroll providers, as per environment design, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
• ● Support planning and readiness activities for potential future expansion of Workday Payroll to other global regions.
• ● Partner with The People Team, Finance, and Technology teams to shape system design, testing, and implementation.
• ● Champion change management and training efforts to ensure a smooth rollout and adoption across regions.
• ● Provide expert guidance on U.S. personal tax implications related to payroll, including federal, state, and local requirements.
• ● Ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations and support employees with tax-related queries and documentation.
• ● Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage complex tax scenarios.
• ● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international payroll legislation and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
• ● Ensure payroll operations comply with SOX controls, including documentation, segregation of duties, and audit readiness.
• ● Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll integrity.
• ● Support internal and external audits with timely and accurate information.
• ● Identify opportunities for standardization and automation across payroll processes.
• ● Lead or support system implementations and upgrades.
• ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations.
• ● Provide regular payroll reports and insights to senior leadership.
• ● Monitor KPIs and drive data-informed decision-making.

Requirements

• ● Proven experience managing global payroll operations, ideally across Europe, North America, and South America.
• ● Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• ● Deep expertise in U.S. personal tax regulations and payroll-related tax compliance.
• ● Demonstrated experience operating within SOX-controlled environments, with a strong grasp of audit protocols and control frameworks.
• ● Experience leading remote or geographically dispersed teams.
• ● Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll or involvement in Workday implementation projects.
• ● Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.