Global Payroll Manager

Job Purpose:

This position reports to the Global Payroll Director and is responsible for ensuring the coordination of payroll functions, oversees projects across internal and external departments, and reports on special projects status to team members throughout payroll department. Coordinate and work with the senior management team to develop and execute corporate payroll strategies. The Sr Global Payroll Manager will be the subject matter expert for payroll within the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with senior leadership on developing and implementing changes to processes and workflow to ensure greater efficiency and accuracy throughout the payroll operation.
• Assist in supporting various levels of acquisition initiatives related to payroll and payroll related processes.
• Support HCM implementation efforts for global payroll by actively testing and determining scenarios.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with business segment leaders, internal departments, and external vendors.
• Oversee internal and external audit controls and process compliance - facilitate internal and external audit requests for payroll related data.
• Coordinate with senior management department teams to alleviate issues related to pay related items.
• Identify, design, and implement global payroll procedures and policy changes.
• Ensure accurate reporting of payroll KPIs/metrics.
• Mentor, evaluate performance, counsel, and provide disciplinary actions to management personnel, and work to facilitate individual and team development that drives positive results while providing growth and development opportunities.
• Accountable for accurate compliance for the payroll processes, including documentation of written payroll procedures and controls.
• Provide customer and stake-holder support for issues that arise as well as develop plans for conflict resolution.
• Reads and abides by the company's code of conduct, ethics statements, employee handbook, policies and procedures, and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs.
• Performs other duties and manages special projects as assigned.

Education:

B.S. or B.A. in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Certifications, Accreditations, Licenses:

CPP designation preferred but not required

Experience:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of people management and 6 to 8 years of payroll processing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax processing, internal/external audits, garnishments, wage and hour laws.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll accounting, payroll processing, and multi-state payroll tax processing procedures.
• General knowledge of compliance with regulatory requirements including EEOC, IRS, SSA, State Agencies, etc.
• Ability to navigate an HCM platform.
• Demonstrates ability in leadership or managing others.
• Strong interpersonal, project management and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment.
• Ability to drive results and customer service improvements through KPI metrics and benchmarking measurements.
• Must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence and lead others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership of both direct and indirect resources.
• Demonstrated program and project management experience.
• Ability to think strategically and successfully solve business and organizational problems.
• Based on business need, the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to provide support for identified areas.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has one or more employee direct reports.

• 3 direct reports with potential to increase for future growth

Work Environment:

Work will primarily be performed remotely but may include occasional travel to the office to handle administrative tasks or team collaboration.