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 is a pivotal role within a premier industrial machinery manufacturing firm, responsible for overseeing all payroll functions. This includes payroll processing, managing withholdings, and reviewing and revising policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. The manager will maintain necessary vendor relationships, including those with internal and external auditors, as well as government agencies, to ensure that payroll payments are compliant with all regulations. The role requires adapting processes to meet both internal and external new requirements, ensuring that the payroll team operates smoothly and efficiently. In this position, the Global Payroll Manager will plan, coordinate, and manage all activities of the payroll staff, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll, including earnings and deductions for the enterprise. The manager will establish payroll controls to maintain the accuracy of payroll data before and after processing, and will be responsible for the analysis, distribution, and control of all payroll data while preserving confidentiality. Additionally, the manager will ensure that required filings are completed in a timely manner and will drive compliance and operational excellence regarding internal and external audit guidelines, corporate policies, and procedures. The role also involves providing training or educational materials to the HR team and others to promote operational excellence, troubleshooting escalated issues, and leading or participating in various projects, audits, technical reviews, and systems that have payroll implications. The Global Payroll Manager will partner with HRIS and third-party vendor systems related to payroll, propose requests for system improvements and maintenance, and manage payroll system implementations for the enterprise. Continuous improvement and integration of payroll functions and processes are key aspects of this role, along with establishing a direct link with sources of information on payroll and payroll tax laws. Special HR, audit, and tax projects may also be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all 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 establishment of payroll controls for maintaining the 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 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with additional payroll platforms or systems not mentioned in the requirements.
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws in more countries beyond the key countries listed.

Benefits

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