Payroll Supervisor

Job Description

Global Payroll Supervisor

Hybrid — 3 days onsite

Permanent / Direct Hire

I’m currently recruiting for an International Payroll Supervisor opportunity with a highly respected global professional services organization.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced international payroll professional who enjoys owning complex payroll operations, working across multiple countries, and partnering with senior leadership and global stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead international payroll processing, reconciliation, auditing, and compliance across multiple countries, with a primary focus on U.S. and European payroll
• Serve as the subject matter expert for international payroll, tax, and compliance matters
• Manage complex issues involving international tax treaties, tax equalization, expatriate payroll, and shadow payroll
• Partner with international payroll vendors and expatriate payroll teams
• Support U.S. payroll operations as needed
• Develop and improve payroll policies, SOPs, processes, and controls
• Lead payroll-related projects and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with local tax, labor, social security, and statutory requirements
• Provide guidance and oversight to payroll team members
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive payroll and employee information

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of international payroll experience across multiple countries
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• 2+ years of Workday HCM or comparable global payroll system experience
• Strong knowledge of international payroll laws, tax regulations, labor requirements, and social security programs
• Experience with international tax treaties, tax equalization, expatriate payroll and/or shadow payroll
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, auditing, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across geographies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to handle confidential information and exercise sound judgment