Global Payroll Manager

This hybrid position will be based in our Boston office Monday- Thursday, with Fridays remote.

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead strategic payroll initiatives and drive the standardization of payroll processes. This role is responsible for managing a team of payroll professionals as well as outsourced payroll providers, ensuring compliance with local and international payroll laws, and improving operational efficiency through process optimization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of multi-state and international payroll, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to build scalable and compliant payroll processes across regions

What You’ll Do

• Manage and develop a team of payroll professionals, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Oversee global payroll functions, including multi-state and international payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Guide, oversee and direct payroll policy and procedures.
• Streamline treasury funding requests for international payrolls.
• Lead process improvement initiatives across regions to standardize payroll operations and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure regional payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, as well as international payroll regulations and best practices.
• Administer and manage relationships with third-party payroll vendors and systems ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Talent, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Tax departments to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee payroll tax reporting and year-end activities, including W-2s and other regulatory filings.
• Analyze payroll data, identify trends, and develop KPIs and reporting tools to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Continuously evaluate payroll processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities for automation and improvement. 

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 5+ total Payroll experience, preferred Global Payroll Management experience with 10K plus employees.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. and international payroll compliance, tax regulations, and wage laws.
• Proven experience with multi-state and/or global payroll management in a leadership capacity.
• Proficient with payroll systems such as Workday, or similar platforms.
• Proven experience managing outsourced payroll providers across the global landscape.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Benefits & Perks

• Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees.
• No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service.
• Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.
• 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching..
• Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wayfair Employee Discount.
• Gym/Fitness Discounts (including Peloton, Wellhub and varying regional memberships).
• Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.