Global Payroll Manager

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities.  Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently.  Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter. 

 

Total rewards package: from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility. 

Well-being resources: interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share, be heard, feel valued and deepen connections.

Balance & flexibility: 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself. 

Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, tuition reimbursement, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University.

·         Caring people who put others first 

·         Self-starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit 

·         Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view 

·         Lifelong learners with a drive to excel 

·         Resilient people who rise to the occasion 

Position Overview:

UK, Canada, and US payroll experience is required for this role.

Recent/ Previous UKGPro experience is also required for this role. 

BPM is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to join our Finance team.

The Payroll Manager will oversee the full payroll and timekeeping lifecycle for the firm, ensuring that employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international requirements. This position will manage payroll preparation, processing, distribution, reconciliation, reporting, controls, and year-end activities.

The Payroll Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries and will partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, external payroll vendors, and other cross-functional stakeholders. This position reports to BPM’s CFO and will supervise approximately three payroll team members.

You Have:

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is interested in owning and managing the complete payroll lifecycle while leading a high-performing payroll function.

• Five or more years of progressive payroll experience within a corporate environment supporting at least 700 employees across multiple U.S. states, including California.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multistate U.S., U.K., and Canadian payroll, employment, wage and hour, tax, and labor requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple U.S. states, U.K. and Canada.
• Experience processing Canadian year-end tax forms, including T4s; U.S. year-end tax forms, including W-2s; and U.K. year-end tasks.
• Experience with UKG Pro, formerly known as UltiPro.
• Experience working within a limited liability partnership, accounting firm, or professional services environment is preferred.
• Experience coordinating payroll activities with international payroll providers or vendors is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong customer service, time-management, and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and consistently meet payroll deadlines.
• A collaborative working style with the ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, an