Global Payroll Manager

Job description

We’re a growing team, and as we scale, so does our need to focus on expanding our accounting team. You’ll be joining a people-focused company, and as a Global Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and seamless execution of the organization’s global payroll operations. This role ensures compliance with international tax and labor regulations, data security, and operational excellence across multiple regions. In addition to managing day-to-day payroll operations, the role drives digital transformation, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to support the company’s growth and global footprint.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ADP WorkForce Now, ADP Celergo, and strong knowledge of US/EMEA/India payroll regulations, and the ability to manage payroll operations with precision and compliance.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Lead global payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with local tax, labor, and wage regulations.
• Manage payroll deadlines for each region and communicate with collaborators.
• Serve as the voice of payroll, advising People and Finance leadership on global payroll trends, regulatory changes, and system improvements.
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of payroll systems, including system upgrades and integrations, in partnership with IT and People Operations teams.
• Drive digital transformation and payroll automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and global compliance standards, including local labor laws, tax regulations, GDPR, and data privacy requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance across regions, including selection, onboarding, and ongoing compliance with service-level agreements.
• Develop and implement global payroll policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring standardization while allowing for local flexibility.
• Collaborate with the People, Finance, Legal, and Treasury teams on cross-functional processes, including compensation cycles, equity payouts, cross-border payments, and funding strategies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and errors in a prompt, proactive and courteous manner
• Provide subject matter expertise in expatriate payroll, global mobility, and shadow payroll practices as needed.
• Manage the global payroll process while mentoring team members across regions, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a backup for U.S. and regional payroll processing as needed during peak periods or coverage gaps.

THE SKILL SET

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years global payroll oversight
• Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proven experience managing payroll across multiple countries, particularly in India, UK, Germany, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands. Experience with Czech Republic payroll is a plus.
• Strong understanding of international payroll regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with expatriate payroll, global mobility programs, and shadow payroll is preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems (ADP WorkforceNow, Rippling); ADP Celergo experience is a plus.
• Experience with payroll/HRIS conversions a plus.
• Proficiency in handling multi-currency payrolls and coordinating with treasury on funding processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading system configurations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Familiarity with GDPR, data privacy laws, and secure data handling best practices.
• Skilled in vendor management, contract negotiation, and service level monitoring.
• Ability to lead and mentor global payroll initiatives, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and work effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work with urgency, tact and confidentiality as situations require.
• Professional certifications such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), CIPP (Certified International Payroll Professional), or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Project management or change management certification (e.g., PMP, Prosci) is a plus.

THE BENEFITS

• Flexibility to work from home or in the office, depending on what works best for you
• Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick and mental health days–we encourage everyone to take vacation during the year to ensure dedicated time to spend with loved ones, explore, rest and recharge
• 4 recharge days, where the entire company goes on a brief pause in all geographies for 1 day each quarter. This day can be spent in whatever way helps you recharge, to regain energy, and dive back into the next workday
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave with health benefits for all parents, plus flexible re-entry schedules for returning to work
• $110 a month to cover your cell phone and internet expenses
• High-end laptop (Dell XPS or Mac)
• Competitive pay and bonus/commission
• Comprehensive health, detail, vision, and mental benefit options (PPO, FSA, HSA)
• 401k plan with a 3% employer non-election contribution

The national minimum salary is $100,000 base and benefits. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

*Note: Disclosure as required by CA, CO, NY, and WA Pay Transparency Law

THE VENDAVO STORY

Vendavo partners with the world’s leading companies to accelerate growth and profitability, advance innovation, and build more prosperous communities. Our powerful, cloud-based, AI-powered pricing, selling, and prescribing solutions empower global manufacturers and distributors to manage, optimize, and digitize their end-to-end commercial processes. But we offer so much more than software. Our proven, repeatable process, and passionate, experienced people accelerate value and drive profitable, unrivaled business outcomes for our customers. We are passionate about helping our customers deliver the right products, at the right prices, at the right time, for the right people.

OUR SAAS PRODUCTS

Our B2B pricing and selling solutions include Vendavo Intelligent CPQ, Margin Bridge Analyzer, Profit Analyzer, Business Risk and Sales Alerts, Vendavo Sales Optimizer, Deal Price Optimizer, Vendavo Pricepoint, and Rebate & Channel Manager. You can learn more about our products here.

OUR FUNDING

We are backed by two of the top high-tech private equity firms in the world, have excellent financial health, and boast the top SaaS retention in our space.

OUR CULTURE & YOU

We collaborate with our customers unlike any others in our industry. Anchored in our values (Move with Integrity, Be Clear, Win as One, Solve for the Customer, Build What’s Next), we are growing, constantly innovating, and consistently driving sustainable outcomes for our clients and partners.

Unlocking opportunities for our customers would not be possible without our employees. When you are part of Vendavo, you’re part of a company that’s committed to your growth and invested in your career. Diversity, inclusion, and celebration of community are at our core, and we come together to learn from each other and honor our commitments.

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