Global Payroll Manager

This position can be based in the US or the UK.

Job Summary

The Global Payroll Manager manages all payroll functions including payroll processing, withholdings, reviewing and revising policies and procedures, as well as internal controls, system review and upgrades. Maintain necessary vendor relationships including internal and external auditors, government agencies. Ensure payroll payments are in compliance with internal and external requirements. Responsible for adapting processes to handle both internal and external new requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manage all the activities of the Payroll Staff ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the payroll team.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payroll, including earnings and deductions, for the enterprise.
• Manage the establishing of payroll controls for maintaining accuracy of payroll data prior to and after processing.
• Maintain all payroll-processing controls to ensure employee withholdings are reconciled and paid according to government laws.
• Manage the proper analysis, distribution, and control of all payroll data, while preserving confidentiality.
• Ensure required filings are completed in a timely manner.
• Drive compliance and operational excellence regarding internal & external audit guidelines, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Provide training or education materials to the HR team and others as needed to promote operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot escalated issues.
• Lead or participate in various projects, audits, technical reviews, and systems that have payroll implications.
• Partner with HRIS and third-party vendors systems related to payroll.
• Propose requests for system improvements and maintenance.
• Manage Payroll system implementations for the enterprise.
• Review manual and automated processes to ensure system integrity.
• Continuous improvement and integration of payroll functions and processes.
• Establish a direct link with sources of information on payroll and payroll tax laws.
• Special HR/Audit/Tax projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Payroll and Control Procedures.
• Working knowledge of government compliance.
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Payroll Platform Experience: ADP, UltiPro, Dayforce, or equivalent third-party processor.
• Timekeeping Systems Experience: Kronos, ADP, or equivalent.
• MS Office Standard Suite.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to prioritise workload demands, demonstrating the appropriate sense of urgency, establishing deadlines internally and with external business customers, and meet those deadlines.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively at all levels.
• Able to handle a high level of confidential employee information.

All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Education and Experience

• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Prior experience managing a team.
• Multi-entity, multi-cycle experience.
• Global processing experience in key countries - UK, US, Canada, India.

All employees are expected to follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work). Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone). Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate. Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods).

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.). Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods. Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required to perform this role. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this role. Employees will be required to perform reasonable additional duties, that are not detailed on this job description, which fall within their scope of skills and experience. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.