Senior Manager Global Payroll

Dtn • Alexandria, MN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead and evolve our payroll operations across a growing, multinational organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across multiple countries, while continuously improving processes, controls, and the overall employee experience. The ideal candidate brings deep global payroll expertise, strong vendor-management skills, and a passion for operational excellence. You are comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic leadership and thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including global or multinational payroll leadership
• Proven experience managing payroll across multiple countries and regions.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience working with global payroll vendors and third-party providers.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and process-design skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Experience with modern HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, iiPay, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with payroll data, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating payroll with finance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for all global entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple countries and currencies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to deliver seamless payroll operations.
• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state/provincial, and national payroll laws and regulations.
• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors, tax providers, and benefits partners.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Partner closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams.
• Lead payroll process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives to support global growth.
• Document and maintain global payroll procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Support payroll aspects of acquisitions, integrations, and new country expansions.
• Drive continuous improvement in employee payroll experience and service delivery.
• Provide leadership and guidance to payroll team members or matrixed partners (as applicable).
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor payroll performance and risks.
• Ensure payroll data integrity across HRIS, timekeeping, equity, and finance systems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and shape global payroll operations in a growing, mission-driven organization.
• High visibility and close partnership with People, Finance, and executive leadership.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact through scalable, best-in-class payroll practices.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior