Global Payroll Manager
About The Position
Jedson Engineering is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Global Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for our expanding, multi-disciplinary engineering organization. This role, based in our Cincinnati headquarters, is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states and international locations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and brings deep expertise in payroll compliance, global payroll operations, tax requirements, and employee support. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers.
Requirements
- 10–15 years of payroll experience, including hands-on global payroll and working with EOR (Employer of Record) partners.
- Strong understanding of multi-state payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with payroll systems and software solutions.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to data integrity.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive employee information professionally.
- Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, particularly in employee-facing interactions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an engineering, construction, consulting engineering, or EPC-related project environment.
- Experience with ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now or similar).
- Familiarity with global payroll models, international tax concepts, and cross-border compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage and process payroll for all Jedson employees, including hourly, salaried, field, and project-based staff across domestic and international locations.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations—as well as international payroll rules, including coordination with Employer of Record (EOR) partners.
- Maintain payroll data accuracy through regular audits, reconciliations, and timely updates.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee payroll inquiries, providing accurate and timely issue resolution.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance on onboarding, compensation changes, benefits integrations, and annual processes such as W-2s, 1095-Cs, and global equivalent forms.
- Oversee payroll tax filings and payments, partnering with internal teams and external payroll service providers as needed.
- Maintain accurate payroll records, reporting, documentation, and compliance files.
- Develop, refine, and enforce payroll procedures, internal controls, and process standards.
- Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership, audits, external partners, and budget planning activities.
- Identify and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, system utilization, and the employee payroll experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
