Senior Manager, Global Payroll

Docusign

Senior Global Payroll Operations Manager at DocuSign leading payroll operations across multiple countries. Ensure compliance and drive efficiency in payroll processing for a large organization.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $225,075 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across multiple regions
Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor laws
Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standardized global payroll processes, policies, and controls
Manage the global payroll team, providing leadership, mentorship, and support to regional payroll managers
Collaborate with HR, finance, tax, legal, and external payroll vendors to align payroll operations with business goals
Oversee payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring successful deployment and minimal disruption to payroll activities
Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies proactively, ensuring timely resolution of employee inquiries and escalations
Develop, track, and report key payroll performance metrics and KPIs to senior leadership
Lead year-end payroll activities, including tax filings, audits, and compliance reviews
Partner with internal audit teams to conduct regular payroll audits and ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
Manage vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery and exploring opportunities for vendor consolidation or outsourcing where applicable
Stay updated on global payroll trends, laws, and best practices, advising leadership on potential risks and opportunities
Provide strategic direction for payroll-related initiatives to support business growth and improve service delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
8+ years of experience in payroll operations, with at least 5 years in a global payroll leadership role
Experience working with global payroll systems (ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Experience with managing payroll compliance for large multinational organizations
Experience with Excel and Google Workspace
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification (preferred)
Extensive experience in global payroll management, with a proven track record in handling multi-country payroll operations
In-depth knowledge of international payroll compliance, regulations, and tax laws
Experience leading payroll system implementations, integrations, and upgrades, with strong project management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze payroll data and make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Experience managing vendor relationships, including third-party payroll providers and consultants
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion
Strong understanding of payroll technology, including platforms such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Oracle

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll operationsglobal payroll managementpayroll compliancepayroll system implementationsproject managementdata analysisKPI trackingtax filingsauditspayroll discrepancies resolution

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsdiscretionstrategic directionvendor management

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)