Global Payroll Specialist
Informa
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Oversee and supervise end-to-end payroll operations for the US, Canada, and the UK, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
- Stay updated with global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for each jurisdiction
- Collaborate with external payroll service providers, Finance, and HR teams for smooth payroll delivery
- Manage payroll data integrity and employee records in compliance with data regulations
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data security
- Coordinate year-end payroll processes (via external service providers), including tax reporting, annual statements, and compliance filings for each country
- Handle complex payroll scenarios, such as international assignments, expatriate payroll, and cross-border payments
- Implement payroll system improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Conduct payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and identify/resolve any discrepancies or issues
- Stay informed on industry best practices and trends in global payroll management
- Provide guidance and support to HR, finance, and tax teams regarding payroll processes, compliance, and reporting
- Develop and deliver payroll training programs to ensure understanding of policies and procedures
Requirements
- Proven experience as an International Payroll Supervisor or similar role, with a focus on supervising payroll operations across multiple countries and regions
- In-depth knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for various jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits regulations in different countries
- Experience working with international payroll service providers and managing external vendors relationships
- ADP WFN experience, ADP Celegro (UK) a plus
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios and provide effective solutions
- Proficiency in payroll software and systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred
- Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, self-starting, and independent with a strong focus on finding solutions, not just identifying problems ("resolver" mentality)
- Excellent team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including a range of Financial, Health and Lifestyle benefits to choose from
- Flexible working options, including home working, flexible hours and part time options, depending on the role requirements – please ask!
- Competitive annual leave, floating holidays, volunteering days and a day off for your birthday!
- Learning and development tools to assist with your career development
- Work with industry leading Subject Matter Experts and specialist products
- Regular social events and networking opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive culture, including an active DE&I program
- Employee Assistance Program which provides expert third-party advice on wellbeing, relationships, legal and financial matters, as well as access to counselling services
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll operationsglobal payroll regulationstax lawscompliance requirementsstatutory deductionstax ratessocial security requirementspayroll softwareanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsadaptabilityproactiveindependentteam playerresolver mentality
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in accounting