Manager, Global Payroll

• JOB OPENING #: 9750

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Global Payroll

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

• POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; finance related degree preferred, professional payroll certification is a plus
• 5 years of U.S. payroll administration experience required
• Experience in European and AsiaPAC payroll administration is a plus
• 2 years of supervisory experience required
• Experience with MS Office suite and Ceridian Dayforce required
• Proficient understanding of payroll accounting and payroll impact on general ledger, proficient in basic math required
• Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data format conversion) required

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Manager, Global Payroll, is responsible for overseeing assigned staff and executing complex payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely compensation. This role ensures compliance with regulations and drives payroll process improvements.

• Payroll Processing & Administration

• Train, coach, evaluate and provide daily guidance to payroll staff processing semi-monthly and monthly global payrolls

• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions

• Audit payroll data and reconcile discrepancies

• Lead registration and set up of payroll services in new jurisdictions

• Review and approve regular and off-cycle payrolls and adjustments

• Maintain and prepare entries, interfaces, reports and reconcilements for the general ledger and org hierarchy structure

• Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all applicable withholding, revenue and tax regulations

• Lead global payroll tax vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and accuracy

• Ensure completion of payroll tax filing (W-2, 941, P11-D etc.)

• Lead global payroll SOX audit processes: maintain control definitions, audit responses, control testing

• Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and configure Ceridian Dayforce payroll system

• Troubleshoot payroll system issues

• Drive automation and efficiency improvements

• Support system upgrades and implementations

• Serve as payroll SME on projects impacting payroll

• Employee Support

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries

• Research and resolve pay discrepancies

• Coordinate, prepare and/or deliver employee training

HOURS/LOCATION:

• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work core business hours and flex as needed for activities in different time zones and overtime as required
• Federated Hermes Tower - Pittsburgh, PA 15222

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Able to work effectively with different levels and work styles of employees, co-workers and vendors
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work in an open team atmosphere, in a fast-paced environment
• Impeccable attention to detail and accurate
• Ability to prioritize tasks and pivot among competing tasks
• COMMENCEMENT DATE: 08/05/2026

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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