Global Payroll Senior Manager

$150,000 - $150,000/Yr

Amentum - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Des Moines, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Manager, Global Payroll is responsible for leading and managing all payroll operations outside of the United States. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of payroll processes across various international locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global payroll management, a deep understanding of international payroll laws and regulations, and a proven track record of successful payroll implementations and ongoing service delivery. This position is remote, but candidates located near a headquarters facility in Chantilly, VA or Fort Worth, TX for flexible onsite work are preferred. Candidates outside these areas will be considered if they are open to light travel to the Chantilly, VA office. US citizenship is required for this role. Essential responsibilities include leading and managing the global payroll team, ensuring payroll operations are efficient and compliant, and developing and improving payroll processes and systems. The Senior Manager will also ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all international employees, address payroll-related issues, and partner with finance to ensure funds are available for payroll disbursements. Compliance and risk management are key aspects of this role, requiring the manager to stay updated on international payroll laws and conduct regular audits. Additionally, the role involves leading payroll implementations for new international locations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful payroll system integrations. Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including vendors and regulatory authorities, is also essential, along with providing regular updates to senior management on payroll operations and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global payroll team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Ensure that payroll operations are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve global payroll processes and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Standardize payroll processes across all international locations to ensure consistency and reliability.
• Engage with internal and external partners to develop, test and deploy key integrations of HR and labor data feeds into the payroll processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all international employees.
• Address and resolve payroll-related issues and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Partner with Finance partners to ensure funds are in place to support payroll disbursements and employees payments are issued without delay.
• Stay updated on international payroll laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and manage payroll implementations for new international locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to ensure successful payroll system implementations and integrations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and regulatory authorities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on payroll operations and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of the degree requirement).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll management, finance/accounting or related experience, with at least 5 years in a global payroll leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of international payroll laws and regulations.
• Proven experience in payroll process improvement and standardization.
• Strong project management skills with experience in payroll system implementations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
• US Citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience working in a multinational corporation.
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements are available.