Senior Payroll Partner

All • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Partner is responsible for leading and managing payroll operations across assigned regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support payroll governance, continuous improvement, and a seamless employee experience. This is a fast-paced, highly demanding role that requires managing multiple projects and processes concurrently while continuously meeting deadlines.

Requirements

• 7+ years of payroll experience, with global or multi-country exposure preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, multi state tax, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with payroll vendors and HRIS systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, ADP)
• Proven ability to manage complex payroll operations in a global environment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions/countries
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Manage payroll calendars, controls, and reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness across payroll processes
• Partner with Finance and Legal on compliance-related matters
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers
• Partner with HR, Finance, and People Ops teams on payroll-related matters
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues
• Ensure data accuracy between HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors), payroll systems, and finance systems
• Provide payroll reporting, analytics, and insights to leadership
• Support audits and data validation activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., payroll/HRIS)
• Drive standardization and automation across global payroll operations
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to employee payroll inquiries
• Partner with HR to improve payroll communication and transparency
• Support employee lifecycle events impacting payroll (hires, terminations, bonuses, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives
• Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities
• Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable)
• Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries
• A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed