Global Payroll Manager

Hamilton Lane • Philadelphia, PA

81d

About The Position

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation. What we do: As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $140.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $845.3 in non-discretionary assets as of June 30, 2025. The Opportunity: As Global Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Payroll and Time Processing operation, and Statutory Processing at Hamilton Lane. You will lead the day-to-day operations of processing and administration of payroll services for 16 countries in EMEA, APAC, LATAM and Canada. You will partner with functional international teams to deliver best-in-class experience for all employees in a fast-growing, multinational company. Additionally, you will drive process change and standardize Payroll practices across all locations, making a lasting impact across our organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6-10+ years of Global Payroll experience and management experience
• Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations, practices, and procedures with proven experience managing complex payroll operations in a multinational environment
• Experience utilizing Workday, SAP, or Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) system
• Experience in utilizing Cloud Pay, ADP Strealine, Celergo, or similar global payroll provider.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent service to employees at all levels
• Willingness to work across time zones to support global employee population
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including leading complex cross-functional projects
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Proficient in English; multilingual skills in German, Spanish, and other languages are highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the financial services industry with knowledge of restricted stock, commission structure, employee stock purchase plan, and carry interest payment are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, benefits, and pay distribution across various time zones and currencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international payroll laws, regulations, and company policies
• Create and enhance sustainable processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement within the payroll and time functions to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Manage financial controls and accounting processes for payrolls
• Build strong partnerships with internal business partners (HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Accounting) to provide employees with exceptional Payroll experience
• Generate comprehensive Payroll reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships to ensure SLAs are met and monitor quality service delivery
• Lead month-end close, including reviewing/approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll accruals.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and self-motivation, consistently achieving goals with minimal supervision.
• Support with payroll implementation in new countries, including system setup, compliance alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs are available, along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.
• For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team.
• For growing family, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents.
• Hamilton Lane contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.
• We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees