Global Payroll Manager

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Jobot - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Global Payroll Manager will lead and manage all payroll operations for a premier industrial machinery manufacturing firm. This pivotal role involves overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, and maintaining vendor relationships. The position emphasizes operational excellence and continuous improvement within the payroll function, while also providing training and support to the HR team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all activities of the Payroll Staff to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the payroll team.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including earnings and deductions, for the enterprise.
• Manage the establishment of payroll controls to maintain the accuracy of payroll data before and after processing.
• Maintain payroll-processing controls to ensure employee withholdings are reconciled and paid according to government laws.
• Manage the 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 and external audit guidelines, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Provide training or educational materials to the HR team and others to promote operational excellence.
• Troubleshoot escalated issues related to payroll processing.
• Lead or participate in various projects, audits, technical reviews, and systems that have payroll implications.
• Partner with HRIS and third-party vendor 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.
• Continuously improve and integrate payroll functions and processes.
• Establish a direct link with sources of information on payroll and payroll tax laws.
• Handle special HR/Audit/Tax projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 8+ years of applicable experience in payroll management.
• Prior experience managing a team.
• Multi-entity, multi-cycle payroll experience.
• Global processing experience in key countries such as the UK, US, Canada, and India.
• Knowledge of payroll and control procedures.
• Working knowledge of government compliance regulations.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Ceridian, Dayforce, or equivalent third-party processors.
• Experience with timekeeping systems like Kronos, ADP, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize workload demands and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to handle a high level of confidential employee information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll system implementations.
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws in various countries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Robust 401(k) plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Disability insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.