Payroll Manager

📋 Description

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll across multiple countries.
• Review, audit, and validate payroll data including timesheets and deductions.
• Ensure timely processing of new hires, terminations, pay changes, and other actions.
• Maintain and update payroll records in the HRIS/payroll system with confidentiality.
• Collaborate with People and Accounting to maintain data and payroll accounting.
• Reconcile payroll outputs, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper funding.
• Support employee inquiries related to payroll, compensation, and taxes.
• Own and lead tax reporting and year-end payroll processes, including W-2s.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA and state rules).
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and reports.
• Generate and deliver ad hoc payroll reports to support audits and decisions.
• Serve as a backup and assist with onboarding for new hires.
• Stay informed on international payroll laws and tax codes; propose updates.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing or related role with autonomy.
• Multi-country payroll knowledge (US, CA, Costa Rica, UK, Germany, Australia).
• Experience with payroll software (ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar) and HRIS.
• High diligence and accuracy handling sensitive financial and personal data.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to meet recurring payroll deadlines across multiple countries.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong Excel skills — VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.