Senior Manager – Global Payroll

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global payroll strategy aligned with organizational goals and best practices.
• Lead and mentor regional payroll teams, ensuring consistent processes and policies worldwide.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders across Finance, HR, and Legal to align payroll with overall business objectives.
• Drive the team to become the gold standard of payroll – truly a Center of Excellence.

Operations Management

• Oversee global payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation across all countries of operation.
• Manage vendor relationships, including Workday, Payslips, ADP, and other payroll platforms, ensuring optimal service and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including payroll system enhancements and automation projects.
• Manage Payroll related accounting entries.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Proactively adapt payroll policies in response to legislative changes across jurisdictions.
• Implement robust audit and control mechanisms to mitigate risks and ensure data accuracy.

Team Development

• Lead, empower, and develop a high-performing global payroll team.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and innovation.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)) preferred.
• American Payroll Association (APA) qualified or equivalent qualification.
• 7+ years of experience in a global payroll role within large, multinational organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, Payslips, Dayforce, MS-Office, SAP and ADP platforms; expertise in these systems is a strong plus.
• Deep knowledge of international payroll processes, compliance requirements, and vendor management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to manage cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
• Languages: Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
• Experience managing a large payroll portfolio within a Shared Service Center (SSC) environment.
• Experience coordinating interdependent teams within Finance and service providers toward timely and quality deliverables.

Benefits

FMC follows a Total Rewards Strategy to attract, reward, motivate and retain talented employees worldwide. We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits platform that includes healthcare/medical plans, retirement, vacation and many other offerings to support our employees globally.  FMC offers generous and competitive compensation packages that depending on your role with the company may include salary, bonus and/or long-term equity.