Lead Global Payroll Specialist

Lead Global Payroll Specialist

Requirements

• 10+ years of payroll experience, with a focus on international payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with international payroll providers and outsourced vendors.
• Proficiency in payroll systems – Workday and Deel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payroll cycles simultaneously.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees across 13 international countries.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific payroll laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with in-country payroll providers to maintain accurate payroll records.
• Oversee payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Cross train Senior Payroll Specialists on international payroll processing.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (HR, Finance, Accounting) and external payroll providers.
• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors, ensuring service quality and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with tax and compliance teams to address payroll-related regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to streamline payroll operations.
• Develop and maintain payroll reporting for internal stakeholders, including finance and leadership teams.
• Lead payroll system upgrades, implementations, and integrations with HRIS and accounting platforms.
• Serve as a key point of contact for international employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
• Ensure timely responses to payroll-related concerns, including tax queries and benefits deductions.
• Conduct training and support sessions for HR teams on international payroll processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• 5+ years of Workday experience, including system setup, reporting, time keeping and integrations (required)