International Payroll Supervisor

SK Battery America•White Plains, AL

2d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an International Payroll Supervisor to join our Firm. This position will be based in our White Plains office (hybrid). The International Payroll Supervisor is responsible for ensuring compliance with international payroll and tax statutory requirements, provides subject matter expertise in day-to-day international payroll operations, and advises on escalated matters and audits. Takes a lead role in the processing, reconciling, and auditing of international payrolls and collaborates with US payroll team, expatriate payroll team and payroll vendors to ensure payroll deadlines are met timely and accurately. Responsible for ensuring compliance of international payroll processes, tax obligations, and social security programs with local statutory requirements across multiple countries. Handles international payroll processing, reconciliation and auditing of payroll transactions and supports US payroll processes, as needed. Serves as subject matter expert for international payroll matters and advises on escalations and audits. Utilizes understanding of local tax treaties to manage dual tax obligations, tax-equalization and shadow payrolls. Collaborates with expatriate payroll team and multiple payroll vendors across multiple countries to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing. Develops and maintains international payroll policies, SOPs, and training programs for payroll team. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. Ensures current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals. Recommends, develops and implements changes and improvements in methods, guidelines, and procedures to higher level management to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values. Coordinates and oversees department projects, day-to-day operations and long-range plans. Monitors time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies. Effectively utilizes the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance. Oversees employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems and initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, as needed. Ensures accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. Manages Firm resources responsibly. Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team. Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Maintains up to date knowledge of international payroll laws and regulations
Deep knowledge of international tax laws, labor regulations, and social security programs across multiple countries.
Knowledge of relevant firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday), with the ability to learn new software and operating systems
Current knowledge of industry best practices, trends and techniques
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing for cross-geography collaboration
Demonstrates close attention to detail
Demonstrates excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, auditing and planning skills
Ability to effectively supervise others
Ability to administer Firm policies and procedures
Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively delegate work
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work well in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Ability to use discretion and exercise independent and sound judgment
Flexibility to adjust hours and work the hours necessary to meet operating and business needs
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of five years international payroll experience with a minimum of two years in supervisory or leadership role
Minimum of five year's experience managing international payrolls across multiple countries
Minimum of two year's experience with Workday HCM or similar global payroll system

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with international payroll and tax statutory requirements
Providing subject matter expertise in day-to-day international payroll operations
Advising on escalated matters and audits
Taking a lead role in the processing, reconciling, and auditing of international payrolls
Collaborating with US payroll team, expatriate payroll team and payroll vendors to ensure payroll deadlines are met timely and accurately
Ensuring compliance of international payroll processes, tax obligations, and social security programs with local statutory requirements across multiple countries
Handling international payroll processing, reconciliation and auditing of payroll transactions and supports US payroll processes, as needed
Serving as subject matter expert for international payroll matters and advises on escalations and audits
Utilizing understanding of local tax treaties to manage dual tax obligations, tax-equalization and shadow payrolls
Collaborating with expatriate payroll team and multiple payroll vendors across multiple countries to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
Developing and maintaining international payroll policies, SOPs, and training programs for payroll team
Demonstrating effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others
Ensuring current knowledge of Firm policies and practices, current knowledge of industry trends, and continued professional development for business services professionals
Recommending, developing and implements changes and improvements in methods, guidelines, and procedures to higher level management to promote efficiency, effectiveness, excellent customer service and improved employee relations, in alignment with the Firm's Core Values
Coordinating and overseeing department projects, day-to-day operations and long-range plans
Monitoring time, attendance, overtime, and expense reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with Firm policies
Effectively utilizing the Firm's performance management process to communicate performance expectations, monitor performance, coach employees, and manage unsatisfactory performance
Overseeing employees' work performance and provides guidance in the resolution of problems and initiates disciplinary procedures in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, as needed
Ensuring accurate and timely responses to requests for departmental services
Demonstrating effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others
Managing Firm resources responsibly
Regular and reliable physical presence to work as part of a team
Complying with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures
Performing other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
Generous paid time off.
Paid leave options, including parental.
In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
Robust well-being classes and programs.
Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.

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