The Global Payroll Manager leads the strategy, operations, and continuous improvement of payroll processes across the United States, EMEA, Canada, and APAC. This role oversees the accurate and compliant processing of approximately 400 payroll cycles annually worldwide and is responsible for developing a high‐performing team, strengthening vendor relationships, ensuring rigorous audit readiness, and driving analytics that inform business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings deep multi‐country payroll expertise, exceptional management capabilities, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to operate autonomously at both strategic and execution levels in a fast‐growing global organization.

Global Payroll Leadership & Operations

Direct end‐to‐end payroll operations across the U.S. and 10+ international countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of ~400 payrolls per year.

Oversee global third‐party payroll vendors, SLAs, and all statutory requirements across EMEA, Canada, and APAC.

Lead cross‐regional process governance, standardization, and documentation for global payroll operations.

Ensure consistent application of pay policies, statutory rules, tax regulations, and country‐specific compliance requirements.

Team Management & Cross‐Functional Influence

Manage, coach, and develop team members, cultivating a culture of accountability, accuracy, and customer service excellence.

Partner closely with HR, Finance & Accounting, Equity Administration, and Legal to ensure integrated processes and seamless data flow.

Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, global reconciliations, and compliance findings.

Audit, Controls & Compliance

Manager, Global Payroll | 1584

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Benefits

Company

Sitimecorporation

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