Global Payroll Manager

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CanonicalTechnology
Home-based in EMEA time zones, EMEA time zonesFull-TimeManager
SalaryWe consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
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Job Details

Languages
Professional written and spoken English
Required Skills
Financial analysisProcess improvement

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant payroll experience supporting multi-country or global payroll operations.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and internal controls.
  • Experience managing payroll audits and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and spreadsheet-based analysis.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
  • Leadership experience with a commitment to team mentorship.
  • Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks.
  • Exceptional academic track record.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and FP&A to support payroll operations and compliance.
  • Manage end-to-end payroll operations across different countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Review, validate, and approve payrolls prior to final processing.
  • Establish and maintain strong payroll controls to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Perform payroll and salary cost analyses, investigating and explaining variances.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll tax, statutory, reporting, and employment-related requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related audits.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and the employee experience.
  • Lead, mentor and coach a team of global payroll professionals.
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We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission.
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