Global Payroll Manager

Hamilton Lane•Remote Pennsylvania, PA

About The Position

Join Hamilton Lane, a global leader in private markets, as we scale to meet the demands of our growing client base. Here, you’ll work with ambitious, high‑performing teams built on integrity, candor and collaboration, backed by our market-leading data and technology. We invest heavily in our people and our partners, giving you the platform to enrich lives, safeguard futures and grow your career. As one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, we provide innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world, specializing in flexibility and full-spectrum access. We currently employ approximately 800 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and have $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $146.1 billion in discretionary assets and $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of December 31, 2025. 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

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.
multilingual skills in German, Spanish, and other languages are highly desirable.

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.