Global Payroll Manager
AIT Worldwide Logistics - Itasca, IL
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction. Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. The Global Payroll Manager will oversee and manage payroll operations for our global workforce both through a direct team of payroll professionals and indirect teams of international HR/COE teammates. The ideal candidate will ensure that payroll is processed accurately and on time across multiple countries, staying compliant with local regulations and company policies. This position requires a detail-oriented, proactive professional with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of international payroll practices and tax regulations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the payroll process for teammates across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
- Ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and international laws regarding payroll, taxes, and benefits. Conduct regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a global payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective and efficient payroll processing.
- Identify opportunities for payroll process improvements and implement solutions to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure a seamless payroll experience.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, and other departments to ensure alignment on payroll-related matters, such as compensation changes, benefits, and taxation.
- Manage relationships with third-party payroll, time and labor, and other service providers, ensuring seamless operations and resolving any issues that arise.
- Provide accurate payroll reporting and analysis to senior management, including labor cost analysis, tax liabilities, and other key metrics.
- Address employee payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Oversee payroll systems and tools, ensuring that the payroll platform is configured correctly and is up-to-date with the latest features, security patches, and functionality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. and relevant work experience (Required)
- 7+ years of experience in global payroll management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Required)
- 5+ years experience managing payroll team of at least 3 (Required)
- In-depth knowledge of international payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements (High proficiency)
- Strong experience with payroll software and systems; familiarity with global payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, or similar tools (High proficiency)
- Proven ability to manage payroll for a large, multi-country workforce (High proficiency)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills (High proficiency)
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines (High proficiency)
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact with employees and senior leaders across various departments and regions (Medium proficiency)
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously (High proficiency)
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (Preferred)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)-APA (Preferred)
- Global Payroll Management (GPM) (Preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health
- Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance
- 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure)
- 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually
