Sr. Manager, International Payroll

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your work directly influences a high-growth, global organization. As the Sr. Manager, International Payroll, you will own the end-to-end payroll strategy across multiple countries, lead a high-performing international team, ensure global compliance, and drive critical process and system enhancements. This is a highly visible position that partners closely with senior leaders across Finance, HR, and Operations to elevate efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience worldwide.

You'll be the go-to expert for all international payroll matters, optimizing workflows, integrating systems, mentoring talent, and spearheading implementation projects that advance business goals. If you're passionate about operational excellence, thrive in a cross-functional global environment, and want to shape the future of payroll at scale - this role offers the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a measurable impact.

What You'll Lead & Achieve

• Manage global payroll operations and external vendor partnerships, ensuring flawless compliance and process integrity.
• Act as the primary expert across all regions, delivering precise execution of complex payroll, taxation, benefits, and statutory reporting.
• Partner across global teams to improve systems, eliminate manual work, enhance controls, and elevate the overall employee experience.
• Oversee accounting entries, cash management, bank reconciliations, audit readiness, and SOX-related documentation.
• Lead payroll implementation projects, resolve operational challenges, and foster continuous improvement.
• Mentor and build a strong payroll team to support global expansion.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience including international payroll; minimum 2 years in people leadership preferred.
• Expertise in global payroll operations, accounting, HR, and benefits with deep knowledge of statutory and SOX requirements.
• Strong leadership, analytical mindset, operational precision, and exceptional communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; Oracle Fusion ERP is a strong plus.