Head of Global Payroll

This role is based in our Newton MA office.

Job Overview 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Payroll Manager to lead and manage the global payroll function following a recent business merger. This role will oversee payroll operations for entities across the US EMEA and APAC regions ensuring accuracy compliance and efficiency in payroll processing.

The Global Payroll Manager will lead a geographically dispersed team ensuring the right skills and resources are in place driving process improvements and implementing new systems and ways of working to enhance payroll operations. The role will also involve resolving escalated payroll queries ensuring compliance with local regulations and collaborating closely with Finance and HR teams to align payroll processes with broader organizational goals.

Reporting to the Director of Global Shared Services & Transformation this is a critical leadership role that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organizations payroll operations during a period of transformation and growth.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a global payroll function during a period of transformation and growth. As the Global Payroll Manager you will have the chance to make a significant impact by driving process improvements implementing new systems and building a high-performing team. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to shape the future of the payroll function and contribute to the success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities 

Global Payroll Management:

• Oversee payroll operations for entities across US EMEA and APAC regions ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Manage a team of payroll professionals based in the US and overseas ensuring the right skills resources and locations are aligned with business needs.
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• Coordinate with in-country payroll providers vendors and third-party administrators
• Review and approve payroll outputs reports and payment files before processing
• Manage payroll-related queries and resolve escalated issues from employees and stakeholders
• Ensure proper integration between HRIS time tracking and payroll systems
• Cross-collaborate with HR teams to ensure on time and accurate payroll processing

Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership coaching and development opportunities to the global payroll team fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor team performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
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• Provide training and guidance to HR and finance teams on payroll matters
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships

Compliance and Regulatory Management:

• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations tax laws and reporting requirements across all regions.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments to processes and systems
• Manage statutory reporting requirements including tax filings social security and pension contributions
• Coordinate payroll audits and respond to regulatory inquiries
• Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR etc.) for payroll data
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and SOX requirements for payroll processes

Process Improvement:

• Develop and implement global payroll policies procedures and best practices
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll function to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Drive standardization of payroll processes across regions ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies.
• Lead payroll system implementations upgrades and optimization projects
• Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure successful system integration and adoption.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze payroll reports for management finance and HR stakeholders
• Monitor payroll metrics including accuracy rates timeliness and cost efficiency
• Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Provide payroll data for budgeting forecasting and financial planning
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and variance analysis

Qualifications :

Leadership and Management:

• Proven experience managing a global payroll function including leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of payroll systems processes and best practices.
• Experience with global payroll systems (e.g. ADP Workday SAP or similar) and payroll automation tools.
• Familiarity with multi-currency payroll processing and regional compliance requirements.

Process Improvement:

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
• Experience with system implementation and digital transformation initiatives.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive approach to resolving escalated issues and managing complex situations.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders across regions.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in payroll management with at least 3 years in a global leadership role.
• Experience in a shared services environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards across US EMEA and APAC regions.
• Project management experience particularly in system implementation or process transformation

Additional Information :

TechTarget Inc. doing business as Informa TechTarget including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color sex (including pregnancy) age national origin or ancestry ethnicity religion creed sexual orientation gender identity or expression status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring training promotion discipline compensation benefits and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and or in the advertised position please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended by the ADA Amendments Act and all applicable federal state or local law. 

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other or with customers and partners three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Our benefits include: 

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive supportive and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves 
• Time out: Open Vacation plus 10 national holidays and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• Competitive benefits including a 401k match health vision and dental insurance parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount 
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders free access to a wellness app and more 
• Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programs 
• As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

The salary range for this role is $130000- $170000 based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on 08/26/2026

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time