Payroll

• Manage, coach and develop 3 Payroll Specialists; conduct regular 1:1s, set objectives, and lead performance reviews
• Allocate entity and workload ownership across the team, balancing complexity and coverage risk
• Build a positive team culture with clear accountability and defined career pathways
• Serve as first-line escalation for all payroll queries, exceptions, and processing issues during US hours
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing cycles across all 5 US legal entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Perform final review and sign-off on payroll runs before funding; act as hands-on processor for complex or high-risk entities
• Manage off-cycle payroll runs, retroactive adjustments, and termination calculations
• Own the payroll calendar and ensure all deadlines are met across entities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across all jurisdictions
• Maintain SOX controls documentation and support internal and external audits
• Manage year-end processes including W-2 production, reconciliations, and tax filings
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting US payroll; implement required process updates
• Own day-to-day relationships with payroll system vendor, tax filing agents, and benefit administrators
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Benefits teams as the primary US payroll contact
• Prepare and present payroll metrics, exception reports, and KPIs for the Global Payroll Director and senior stakeholders
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls
• Support system upgrades, new entity set-ups, and M&A-related payroll integrations
• Contribute to global payroll strategy and standardization projects led by the Global Payroll Director

Payroll Manager

• Oversee the company’s payroll, corporate credit card program, and cash operations functions.
• Ensure all activity is accurately recorded in the financial statements and supervises accounting staff.
• Serve as primary payroll accounting lead for new-country and regional expansions, establishing compliant payroll processes, controls, and accounting practices.
• Oversee administration of the Corporate Travel & Expense (T&E) and Purchasing Card (P-Card) programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate T&E policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance Systems, Treasury, and IT teams to enhance and maintain financial systems.
• Oversee the cash accountant to ensure accrual and payment of corporate card expenses.
• Lead strategic Payroll and Corporate Expense initiatives.

Senior Manager, Payroll & Expenses

• Manage, coach and develop 3 Payroll Specialists; conduct regular 1:1s, set objectives, and lead performance reviews
• Allocate entity and workload ownership across the team, balancing complexity and coverage risk
• Build a positive team culture with clear accountability and defined career pathways
• Serve as first-line escalation for all payroll queries, exceptions, and processing issues during US hours
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing cycles across all 5 US legal entities, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Perform final review and sign-off on payroll runs before funding; act as hands-on processor for complex or high-risk entities
• Manage off-cycle payroll runs, retroactive adjustments, and termination calculations
• Own the payroll calendar and ensure all deadlines are met across entities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across all jurisdictions
• Maintain SOX controls documentation and support internal and external audits
• Manage year-end processes including W-2 production, reconciliations, and tax filings
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting US payroll; implement required process updates
• Own day-to-day relationships with payroll system vendor, tax filing agents, and benefit administrators
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Benefits teams as the primary US payroll contact
• Prepare and present payroll metrics, exception reports, and KPIs for the Global Payroll Director and senior stakeholders
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and controls

• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
• Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and other reports as required
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions and documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices

Senior Payroll Processor

• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports as required
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements

• Audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies
• Enter and update payroll data accurately
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with HR and finance for seamless payroll processing
• Maintain records of payroll transactions

• Overseeing Payroll and Time & Attendance processes, vendor governance, and risk management activities to help ensure the quality and integrity of data across the enterprise.
• Managing the payroll project portfolio which incorporates a strategic mix of payroll-related projects.
• Defining the payroll project portfolio vision, objectives, and success criteria.
• Establishing and maintaining a governance framework (prioritization, stage gates, and decision rights).
• Aligning the portfolio with broader HR/Finance strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating proposals using ROI, risk, complexity, regulatory impact, and strategic fit.
• Monitoring progress across the portfolio to ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.
• Identifying and managing portfolio-level risks, including regulatory changes affecting payroll.
• Supporting audits and ensuring audit trails across payroll projects.
• Developing change management strategies for payroll transformations.
• Communicating portfolio status, risks, and benefits to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Overseeing vendor selection, contract management, SLAs, and performance reviews.

Senior Manager, Global Payroll Process

• Influence the effective design and execution of processes and controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to employee payments.
• Establish clear data ownership structures and responsibilities across Payroll, Total Rewards, and HR functions to promote accountability and data accuracy at the source.
• Define the payroll project portfolio vision, objectives, and success criteria.
• Establish and maintain a governance framework (prioritization, stage gates, and decision rights).
• Align the portfolio with broader HR/Finance strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage the intake process for new payroll initiatives.
• Evaluate proposals using ROI, risk, complexity, regulatory impact, and strategic fit.
• Maintain a prioritized backlog.
• Monitor progress across the portfolio to ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.
• Manage interdependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints between projects.
• Escalate and resolve critical issues that threaten milestone achievement.
• Budget, forecast, and track costs across the portfolio.
• Align spending with headcount plans, benefits programs, and payroll system investments.
• Define, track, and report on realized benefits (cost savings, efficiency gains, compliance improvements).
• Identify and manage portfolio-level risks, including regulatory changes affecting payroll.
• Support audits and ensure audit trails across payroll projects.
• Implement and monitor controls to prevent errors, fraud, and data-security breaches.
• Develop change management strategies for payroll transformations.
• Communicate portfolio status, risks, and benefits to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare adoption plans, training, and user readiness activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for executives, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors/consultants.
• Manage expectations, secure sponsorship, and coordinate cross-functional touchpoints.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract management, SLAs, and performance reviews.
• Monitor financial metrics and compliance to drive operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT, Payroll operations, and vendors to conduct vendor assessments and SOC reviews.
• Coordinate and support Payroll audits, ensuring preparation of necessary documentation and timely responses to auditor inquiries.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of key Payroll related processes (e.g., severance, sales commissions, operational transaction processes) per risk assessment to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Lead Identity and Access Management efforts to ensure access to Payroll systems following the IDMS workflow (enterprise Payroll production L drive, ADP Globalview, eTime, WFM) is appropriate and follows the established process.
• Develop training content and materials.
• Conduct training sessions on Payroll and T&A processes where required.
• Allocate human and technical resources across projects; balance load and skill requirements.
• Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security across payroll systems and migrations.

• Process end to end payroll for a workforce of 700+ hourly and salaried employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Review and reconcile payroll transactions, HR system changes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits
• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, general ledger interface files, and monthly accruals, including salaries, bonuses, taxes, and benefits
• Perform monthly payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by providing payroll accounting and reporting support
• Maintain payroll records, files, and supporting documentation in accordance with audit and compliance requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR, and Finance
• Participate in payroll, HRIS, and Finance projects, identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency
• Serve as backup for Payroll Manager responsibilities during absences.
• Perform other payroll and accounting-related duties as assigned

Senior Specialist, Payroll Accounting

• Own and manage the payroll calendar, ensuring adherence to established timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish and enforce payroll cycle governance, including clear controls and accountability across stakeholders.
• Oversee pre-payroll data validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data prior to payroll processing.
• Lead the identification, tracking, and resolution of payroll exceptions, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee administration of wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Lead payroll audit and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy prior to final sign-off.
• Oversee off-cycle payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and documentation.

• Execute global payroll operational duties
• Work cross-functionally to design scalable and efficient process, with emphasis on automation and risk mitigation
• Responsible for the payroll systems and optimize configurations to maximize scalability and employee experience
• Process full cycle payroll operations for all domestic and international employees
• Contribute to the improvement of current operating procedures to reflect best-in-class practices
• Perform payroll reconciliations, month-end close and related journal entries
• Ensure the proper documentation, recordkeeping, and accounting for all payroll transactions including audit support
• Addressing payroll function related queries
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely filings
• Enforce compensation policies regarding approval guidelines and documentation

Lead Payroll Analyst

• overseeing the end-to-end payroll, Time and Attendance, and Expense Reporting functions across several countries
• ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery for a globally distributed workforce spanning multiple countries, jurisdictions, tax regimes, and service delivery models
• drives strategy, controls, technology adoption, and continuous improvement while partnering with HR, Finance, Tax and local operations
• accountable for meaningful career development conversations and regular coaching and feedback
• set global strategy, roadmap and governance to ensure consistent policies, controls and service levels across regions
• own end-to-end delivery for all entities, including multi-country payroll runs, statutory reporting, year-end processes and reconciliations
• ensure global compliance with local payroll, tax, social security and statutory reporting requirements
• lead remediation where gaps exist
• implement and enforce payroll controls (SOX/internal controls), audit readiness and vendor oversight
• manage relationships with outsourcing partners, local providers, banks and tax authorities; negotiate SLAs and commercial terms
• deliver executive reporting and dashboards on payroll metrics, risks and program status; present to senior leadership
• own business continuity planning for payroll and incident response for payroll failures or security events

Payroll Director, T&E

• strengthen relationships with clients and contribute to market impact through business development
• support the delivery of engagements and partner with strategic clients on HR function transformation
• develop strategies and implement HR leadership teams' operational goals
• build lasting relationships with clients and mentor junior team members
• contribute to project work plans and support the development of others

Senior Consultant – Business Performance Improvement, Payroll, People & Change

• Manage end ‑ to ‑ end payroll delivery for assigned countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with company policy and local statutory requirements.
• Oversee payroll controls, approvals (including off ‑ cycle payments), reconciliations, payroll accounting entries, and statutory remittances.
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining robust documentation, records, and payroll calendars.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits as required .
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior country stakeholders and global partners across HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Compliance, IT, Procurement, and Employee Relations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring effective resolution and adherence to service commitments.
• Manage performance of third ‑ party payroll vendors, ensuring adherence to SLAs, operational metrics, and contractual obligations.
• Align stakeholder expectations, mediate conflicts, and balance operational priorities with business needs.
• Lead and manage a matrixed team of payroll supervisors and individual contributors.
• Own hiring, performance management, coaching, career development, succession planning, and resource allocation across assigned team .
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork, and encouraging professional development.
• Lead payroll-related business, statutory, or compliance driven projects , ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Stabilize existing payroll processes while driving continuous improvement, simplification, automation, and standardization.

Payroll DS Manager

• Manage end-to-end payroll delivery for assigned countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with company policy and local statutory requirements
• Oversee payroll controls, approvals (including off-cycle payments), reconciliations, payroll accounting entries, and statutory remittances
• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining robust documentation, records, and payroll calendars
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits as required
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior country stakeholders and global partners across HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Compliance, IT, Procurement, and Employee Relations
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring effective resolution and adherence to service commitments
• Manage performance of third-party payroll vendors, ensuring adherence to SLAs, operational metrics, and contractual obligations
• Lead and manage a matrixed team of payroll supervisors and individual contributors
• Own hiring, performance management, coaching, career development, succession planning, and resource allocation across assigned team
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork, and encouraging professional development
• Lead payroll-related business, statutory, or compliance driven projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget
• Stabilize existing payroll processes while driving continuous improvement, simplification, automation, and standardization.

• Develop and test the PeopleSoft Global Payroll rules engine
• Update/modify existing extensions or tailored software
• Experience with integration of PeopleSoft Global Payroll with existing PeopleSoft HCM solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain customizations and enhancements across a variety of PeopleSoft modules including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, Financials (AP, AR, GL), and Campus Solutions
• Develop and support complex components using PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Integration Broker, Component Interface, and Event Mapping
• Strong experience with SQL, SQR, PS/Query, BI Publisher, and web services
• Support integrations with third-party and legacy systems using REST/SOAP Web Services
• Collaborate with business analysts and functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, data integrity problems, and system bugs across multiple modules
• Apply security best practices, manage user roles/permissions, and ensure compliance with data privacy standards (HIPAA, FISMA, etc.)
• Support batch scheduling, job streams, and workflow automation using Application Engine, Process Scheduler, and PeopleSoft Workflows
• Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, change control artifacts, and deployment packages

Peoplesoft Developer – Global Payroll

• Develop and test the PeopleSoft Global Payroll rules engine.
• Update/modify existing extensions or tailored software.
• Experience with integration of PeopleSoft Global Payroll with existing Oracle PeopleSoft HCM solutions to support the Integrated Personnel and Pay System.
• Design, develop, and maintain customizations and enhancements across a variety of PeopleSoft modules including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, Financials (AP, AR, GL), and Campus Solutions.
• Develop and support complex components using PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Integration Broker, Component Interface, and Event Mapping.
• Strong experience with SQL, SQR, PS/Query, BI Publisher, and web services.
• Support integrations with third-party and legacy systems using REST/SOAP Web Services, file-based integrations, and middleware tools.
• Collaborate with business analysts and functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, data integrity problems, and system bugs across multiple modules.
• Apply security best practices, manage user roles/permissions, and ensure compliance with data privacy standards (HIPAA, FISMA, etc.).
• Support batch scheduling, job streams, and workflow automation using Application Engine, Process Scheduler, and PeopleSoft Workflows.
• Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, change control artifacts, and deployment packages.

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