As the Senior Manager, Global Payroll at Nexthink, you will be tasked with overseeing and managing payroll operations across our 10+ regions. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing proficient global payroll processes, ensuring precision and compliant payroll processing, maintaining payroll data integrity, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. This role requires a proficient understanding of global payroll regulations, excellent leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios across different jurisdictions.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple countries and regions.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, and statutory contributions.
- Stay updated with global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for each jurisdiction.
- Collaborate with local payroll teams, external payroll service providers, and HR teams to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
- Review and validate payroll inputs, including employee data, timesheets, benefits, and deductions, for accuracy and compliance.
- Manage payroll data integrity and maintain employee records in compliance with data protection regulations.
- Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data security.
- Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including tax reporting, annual statements, and compliance filings for each country.
- Handle complex payroll scenarios, such as international assignments, expatriate payroll, and cross-border payments.
- Implement payroll system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Conduct periodic payroll audits to ensure data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve any payroll-related issues.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in global payroll management.
- Provide guidance and support to HR, finance, and tax teams regarding payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.
- Develop and deliver payroll training programs to ensure awareness and understanding of payroll policies and procedures.
- Proven experience as an International Payroll Manager or similar role, focusing on managing payroll operations across multiple countries and regions. Experience in the US, Switzerland, Spain, and India is particularly helpful.
- In-depth knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements for various jurisdictions.
- Strong comprehension of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits regulations in different countries.
- Experience working with international payroll service providers and managing relationships with external vendors.
- Proficiency in using payroll software or systems for end-to-end payroll processing.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing complex payroll scenarios across jurisdictions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex payroll calculations and reconciliations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple payrolls and deadlines.
- Strong coaching and team-management skills to lead and inspire a diverse team of payroll professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to successfully collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling employee information.
- Proficient in using MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to adapt to changing payroll requirements across different countries and regions.
- Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in global payroll regulations and best practices.
- Certification or professional qualification in global payroll is preferred.
- Fluency in English
We are 1000+ employees strong in 21 countries across 8 different time zones speaking 60+ languages. We are positive, we get things done, we keep growing, and we are one team, we are Nexthink. We believe actions are stronger than words when it comes to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. Nexthinkers are multinational and multilingual, and come from all walks of life. We are committed to hiring a genuinely representative workforce that can create solutions and foster innovation for the modern digital employee experience.
