Global Payroll Manager

Tthe Global Payroll Manager owns payroll operations across our organization, with a specialization in USA payroll and oversight of payroll across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. This role is the strategic, subject-matter expert for multi-country payroll, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and a smooth employee experience for workers across the globe.   

The ideal candidate has deep hands-on experience running payroll in the United States and the United Kingdom, works fluently in Workday, Deel, ADP and other well-known payroll applications, and brings the judgment to design and govern payroll across multiple regions. As part of the Finance team, you will collaborate closely with Legal, Tax, and People Operations to support the company’s international expansion and evolving operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Oversee and lead full-cycle payroll, including pay runs, reconciliations, variance analysis, and sign-off.
• Administer and optimize payroll processing in Workday, including earnings and deduction configuration and integration with Company systems.
• Manage global contractor and EOR payroll and invoicing through Deel, including onboarding, compliance documentation, and payment timing across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
• Coordinate payroll with local providers and EOR partners in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, setting service standards, reviewing outputs, and resolving escalations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries and escalations, resolving complex issues quickly and accurately.
Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding, filings, and garnishments.
• Configure, register and maintain business entities with regional and state agencies.
• Ensure compliance with UK PAYE and RTI submissions, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory payments.
• Maintain awareness of statutory payroll requirements in EMEA, LATAM, and APAC jurisdictions, and work with local partners to ensure compliance, including registrations, social contributions, and year-end reporting.
• Build and maintain payroll policies, controls, and process documentation that satisfy internal audit and external requirements across all jurisdictions.
• Manage payroll audits and year-end processes, including W-2s, P60s/P45s, and equivalent local reporting obligations.
• Monitor  payroll accruals, journal entries, and month-end close, including multi-currency and cross-border reconciliations.
• Support payroll reconciliations and integrations with ERP.
Team & Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members and manage external payroll provider relationships across regions.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation to reduce manual effort and error rates.
• Monitor changes in payroll legislation across the US, UK, and other regions, and assess their operational impact.

Function: Business Development
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level