Elite is the leading global provider of innovative business management solutions that enable law firms and professional services organizations to streamline operations, maximize efficiency, and increase visibility into all aspects of their businesses. Our Company is focused on enabling firms of all sizes and locations to meet their true potential and provide the best service for their clients.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Payroll Manager to join our Accounting and Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing and processing all payrolls for our company across multiple countries and utilizing multiple payroll platforms. You will possess an understanding of global payroll regulations and employment-related matters. You will collaborate closely with HR and play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Global Payroll Management: Manage and supervise the entire payroll process, including preparation, processing, and reconciliation of the Company's global and multi-state payroll, ensuring payroll is accurately and timely calculated, processed, and disbursed for all employees across multiple countries and payroll methods.  

• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Stay up to date with local tax laws, labor regulations, and statutory requirements in all countries of operation. Ensure that the payroll is compliant with respective laws and regulations and update payroll policies, procedures and guidelines. 

• Payroll Processing and Reconciliation: Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure the accurate collection of payroll data, validate and process payroll information, including but not limited to regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, retirement election changes, special payments, and taxes. Perform payroll reconciliations and audits to ensure accuracy and address discrepancies promptly. Oversee the year-end payroll process, including the issuance of W-2 forms and tax filings. 

• Payroll System Management: Oversee and optimize the payroll management system, ensuring that it is up-to-date, efficient, and aligned with the company's needs.  

• Data Security and Confidentiality: Implement robust data security measures to protect sensitive payroll information and maintain the highest level of confidentiality in handling payroll data.  

• Reporting and Analytics: Generate accurate and timely payroll reports for management and other stakeholders as required. Analyze payroll data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.  

• Vendor Management: Liaise with external payroll service providers ensuring the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to service level agreements. Coordinate with external auditors and tax agencies as needed to support audits and inquiries.  

• Subject Matter Expert: Act as the main point of contact for responses to all employee inquiries for guidance on pay slips or payroll-related questions, both internationally and domestically.  

• Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance the payroll process to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. Propose and implement process improvements and automation initiatives. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is required.

• 6+ years of payroll experience, preferably with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.  

• Proven experience in global payroll management in a multinational company.  

• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment-related matters.  

• CPP certification is a plus.  

• Familiarity with payroll software and systems, including experience with implementing and optimizing payroll systems. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce and CloudPay highly preferred. 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. 

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with complex data sets.  

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and to effectively communicate complex payroll matters to employees and management.  

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with utmost professionalism.  

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

• Problem-solving attitude with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and work under pressure. 

• Sense of urgency around the global payroll process and comfort supporting multiple time zones. 

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace. 

We also provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for seriously held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.