FGCC Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Management

• Support the payroll inputs process and initial validation for multiple countries across the EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring complete and accurate payroll inputs processing.
• Partner closely with regional payroll teams, HR Business Partners, and Finance to ensure seamless data flow and process execution.
• Support the processing of off-cycle payments, final settlements, and other ad-hoc payroll activities.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of payroll processes within the FGCC to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of FGCC payroll operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation and system enhancements to streamline workflows.
• Support global payroll projects, including new country setups, system implementations, and vendor transitions.
• Support regional teams to ensure all payroll operations are compliant with statutory regulations in each country, including income tax, social security, pensions, and other local deductions.
• Support maintaining a robust internal control framework (e.g., SOX compliance) for all payroll processes, ensuring clear documentation and adherence to audit requirements.
• Stay current with changes in international payroll laws and regulations and proactively implement necessary changes.
• Support internal and external auditors for payroll-related inquiries and audits.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll specialists and analysts within the FGCC.
• Set clear performance goals, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualification & Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 4 years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing multi-country payroll.
• Global Payroll Professional Certification (e.g., CIPP, CPP, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing payroll for countries within the EMEA and/or APAC regions is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of international payroll principles, tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong experience with major Tier-1 payroll platforms (e.g., ADP GlobalView, Workday Payroll, SAP, Oracle).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams across different time zones and cultures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Experience working within a Global Capability Center (GCC) or a shared services environment.
• Experience in payroll system implementation or migration projects.

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