Payroll Manager, International Operations

The Manager, Global Payroll (hybrid, Brussels) leads and oversees payroll operations across multiple international markets. This critical role ensures payroll compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The position manages through deep expertise in payroll functions across various countries, navigating regional regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements while optimizing payroll processes.  The Manager, Global Payroll is pivotal in ensuring our payroll function is a best-in-class operation, driving innovation, and growing talent.

• Lead a global payroll team to process accurate and timely payrolls.
• Implement process improvements and automation to drive efficiency across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful deployment of new or upgraded global payroll systems across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations, data accuracy, and seamless integration with existing HR and financial systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficient payroll processes on a global scale.
• Manage the team’s performance and development.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes for all international locations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure the security, privacy, and compliance of payroll platforms in accordance with global regulations.
• Consistently meet internal SLAs and KPIs providing a clear measure of service quality, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring accountability.

Process Optimization and Technology:

• Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining the annual operating goals for the Total Rewards department by measuring corresponding outcomes and projecting results.
• Focus on building a culture of continuous improvement ensuring efficient and consistent employee experience and delivering operational excellence.
• Implement standards for ongoing training and documentation for all processes and activities.
• Simply and standardize processes and practices globally to ensure the most efficient outcomes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different regions.
• Partner with technology to evaluate platforms and processes ensuring we are delivering high-quality solutions and services.

• Deep experience with processing payroll for a multi-region international employer
• Extensive payroll tax compliance experience 
• Strong team leadership skills and ability to lead in fast-paced environments
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Goal-oriented analytical approach in seeking solutions to issues
• Proven ability to apply accounting methodologies and controls within pre and post audits
• Proven ability to drive payroll production towards accurate results
• Ability to drive operational improvements to increase efficiency
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong customer service history, including both written & verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in payroll software implementation
• Strong experience with troubleshooting, testing and providing operational solutions
• Global mindset with cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Prior experience with Global Mobility/Expatriate Assignment Programs desired
• Payroll Certification perferred

 

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