Global Payroll Manager (U.S. EST Remote)

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Position Overview

Degreed is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to manage payroll across our U.S. and international locations. This remote position must be based in the U.S. EST time zone and requires collaboration with other time zones in supported countries.

Day in the Life

• Manage Global payroll and oversee monthly and semi-monthly payroll processing across several countries within NAMER, EMEA, and APAC.
• Proactively ensure accurate and seamless execution of payroll processes.
• Manage payroll vendors and oversee semi-monthly and/or monthly payroll processing across international locations.
• Act as the ‘go-to’ person for employees in international offices for all payroll queries, responding to employee questions promptly.
• Lead vendor check-in calls and own international vendor relationships.
• Provide prompt, helpful support for international payroll inquiries and proactively resolve any concerns.
• Ensure accurate data reporting and prepare or support the preparation of monthly payroll journal entries, working closely with the Finance team to ensure proper accounting treatment and timely reconciliation.
• Process employee status changes, new hires, terminations, and payroll data information across the HRIS system (Hibob) and the payroll system (ADP).
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and reconcile any pay data discrepancies or errors.
• Ensure payroll vendors and appropriate parties (People Team, Finance) adhere to payroll deadlines.
• Ensure compliance via secure internal controls and maintain reliable payroll data at all times.
• Work with the People Operations Team to ensure accurate employee data is maintained in the HRIS system, Hibob.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, and external payroll providers.
• Optimize payroll processes, driving efficiencies and improving employee experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with global payroll regulations.
• Support the Finance team by running reports upon request and assisting with various audit requests.
• Compile data for quarterly and year-end processing to ensure compliance with reporting requirements for each country.
• Manage vendors to ensure payroll taxes, social security, etc., are submitted for each state within required timelines.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing and administering a full payroll offering in the United States, which includes processing payroll and providing payroll oversight.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation in multiple states.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a strong willingness to work varied hours to effectively collaborate with and support global teams across multiple time zones.
• Working knowledge of tax and statutory deductions.
• Experience working with and managing local vendor relationships, including payroll, benefits, tax, and pension.
• Experience working daily with a Finance/Accounting team.
• Collaborative problem-solver with a positive attitude and a strong sense of ownership over all U.S. payroll responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the year-end process and procedures for different states.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and stay organized in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills.