We are looking for a Senior Manager - Payroll to lead and evolve our payroll operations across the Americas. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, and external providers, playing a key role in strengthening payroll operations and supporting strategic decision-making across the region.

Description

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries in LATAM and the US
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, labor, and regulatory requirements
• Manage and optimize relationships with external payroll vendors
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring data accuracy and readiness
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership teams
• Act as a payroll subject matter expert, providing insights and recommendations
• Monitor KPIs and ensure delivery aligned with SLAs
• Lead and develop a team

Profile

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Payroll certification (e.g., CIPP) is a plus
• 12+ years of experience across payroll, HR, finance, or tax compliance
• Experience working with external payroll providers and vendor management
• Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong experience managing multi-country payroll operations across LATAM and the US
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance across the Americas
• Fluent English Level
• Experience in shared services environments
• Exposure to payroll transformation or system implementations
• Background in manufacturing or regulated industries
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Strategic mindset with ability to execute
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Strong communication skills across multiple levels
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working model
• Opportunity to lead a regional, high-visibility function
• Exposure to global stakeholders and transformation initiatives
• A collaborative culture where you can grow and make an impact