Global Payroll Manager

Company Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Job Description

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000 - $140,000 + 10% bonus target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.  

Summary

The Global Payroll Manager is responsible for defining, establishing, and governing the organization’s global payroll strategy, standards, and operating framework. While this role directly oversees payroll operations, payroll tax, and conducts payroll processsing for the United States and Canada, it does not manage day-to-day payroll processing in other countries. Instead, it provides global leadership through strategy development, governance, vendor oversight, risk management, and cross-functional partnership to ensure consistent, compliant, and scalable payroll practices worldwide.

This role serves as the global payroll subject-matter expert and strategic architect, partnering closely with regional HR, Finance, Legal, Global Mobility, and external payroll providers.

Essential Functions

Global Payroll Strategy & Governance

• Design and own the global payroll strategy, including operating model, governance structure, and long-term roadmap
• Establish global payroll standards, policies, controls, and documentation to ensure consistency across regions
• Define global payroll compliance and risk management frameworks, including audit readiness and internal controls
• Develop governance models for vendor management, escalation, and decision-making across countries

Global Oversight & Partnership

• Provide strategic oversight of in-country and regional payroll providers without direct operational management
• Partner with regional HR and Finance leaders to ensure adherence to global standards while respecting local requirements
• Serve as the global escalation point for complex payroll issues, compliance risks, or regulatory changes
• Monitor global payroll performance through KPIs, SLAs, and governance

U.S. & Canada Payroll Leadership

• Oversee and process end-to-end payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
• Provide oversight of payroll tax compliance, including governance, controls, filings, remittances, reconciliations, and audit readiness. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements through effective processes, documentation, and vendor management.
• Ensure alignment between North America payroll operations and global payroll standards
• Lead audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities for U.S. and Canada payroll

Technology & Vendor Strategy

• Define the global payroll technology strategy, including system selection, integrations, and future-state architecture
• Lead global payroll vendor strategy, including RFPs, contract negotiations, consolidation efforts, and governance
• Partner with HRIS and Finance teams to ensure global data integrity, reporting, and system interoperability

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior HR and Finance leadership on global payroll matters
• Translate complex regulatory and operational topics into clear