Global Payroll Lead at GQR Global Payroll Lead at GQR in Purchase, New York Posted in about 9 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a hands-on Global Payroll Lead to own U.S. and international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. This person will be responsible for end-to-end payroll execution, including processing, tax, reconciliations, vendor management, and year-end activities. The role will also support payroll expansion, system enhancements, and process improvements while partnering closely with HR and Finance.

Location:

Hybrid in Greenwich, CT (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

Lead the full payroll cycle for U.S. and international employee populations, from collecting inputs through final processing and post-payroll close. Review payroll results, investigate variances, and ensure accurate funding, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting coordination. Oversee multi-state U.S. payroll tax compliance, including jurisdictional requirements, registrations, filings, notices, and annual reporting. Maintain payroll schedules and ensure all tax, statutory, audit, and year-end deadlines are met across applicable countries. Partner with international payroll providers and vendors to manage submissions, troubleshoot issues, and maintain service quality. Establish and maintain payroll procedures, controls, documentation, and best practices to improve consistency and audit readiness. Administer Workday time tracking and PTO data, including monitoring accuracy, creating audits/reports, and assisting employees with questions. Act as a trusted resource for employees and internal stakeholders on payroll and timekeeping matters. Support new-state and international payroll launches, system implementations, provider changes, and other payroll-related initiatives. Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, accuracy, and controls.

Qualifications, Skills & Education:

7-10+ years of progressive, hands-on payroll experience. Proven ability to independently manage complex, multi-state U.S. payroll. Strong understanding of U.S. payroll taxation, deductions, compliance, and year-end requirements. Direct experience overseeing payroll across multiple countries and working with international payroll providers. Advanced working knowledge of both ADP and Workday Strong Excel and data-analysis capabilities, with the ability to reconcile large amounts of payroll data accurately. Bachelor's degree required. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and employee-service skills, with the judgment and professionalism to handle sensitive payroll matters. Experience supporting payroll implementations, process improvements, system changes, or expansion into new jurisdictions.