Regional Payroll Manager (EMEA)

Globalli

Portugal +4 more

On-site

Who this role is best for

Payroll professionals with multi-country experience and strong communication skills will find this remote, client-centric role across EMEA regions.

Best fit for

Candidates with multi-country payroll experience and a client-first mindset will thrive in this role.
— “Experience supporting high-touch enterprise accounts and managing escalations with professionalism.”
Individuals who excel in cross-functional collaboration and process optimization are well-suited for this position.
— “Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Product, and Engineering to enhance regional payroll operations.”
Professionals comfortable with remote work and managing vendors across time zones are ideal for this role.
— “Experience with Managed Payroll Services and working across multiple time zones.”

Things to consider

The role requires managing payroll compliance across multiple jurisdictions with evolving regulations.
— “Track and interpret payroll legislation and regulatory changes, document impacts”
Candidates must be capable of independently handling complex payroll systems and vendor coordination.
— “Troubleshoot regional payroll and integration issues and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders”

How to stand out

Highlight your ability to train others and act as a subject matter expert on payroll platforms.
— “Become a power user of the Globalli platform to deliver effective training”
Emphasize your experience in creating and maintaining comprehensive payroll documentation.
— “Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including setup guides and standard operating procedures”
Demonstrate your track record in resolving compliance-related payroll discrepancies.
— “Investigate and resolve compliance-related payroll discrepancies and escalations.”
Showcase your ability to manage vendor relationships and coordinate implementations.
— “Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with last-mile payroll vendors”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful implementation of regional payroll processes
enhanced compliance and scalability of payroll delivery

Typical background

5+ years of payroll experience in a high-growth environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ManagementMulti-country Payroll OperationsVendor ManagementCompliance Monitoring

Preferred

Project ManagementProduct Development

Stack & domain

Payroll OperationsPayroll ProcessesPayroll ComplianceVendor ManagementPlatform TestingProduct RequirementsTroubleshootingDocumentationRegulatory MonitoringYear-end Tax DocumentsCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityAnalytical MindsetTeamworkLeadershipFinanceHuman ResourcesTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Globalli via Greenhouse

Job Overview:
The Regional Payroll Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, partnerships, implementations and product readiness for their assigned region, ensuring consistent, compliance and scalable payroll delivery. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to deliver a high-quality regional payroll experience aligned with Globalli’s standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Regional Payroll Operations and Product Development:
Own regional payroll execution across assigned countries, including payroll runs, implementations and ongoing operational readiness.
Serve as the regional subject matter expert for payroll processes, country requirements, and partner capabilities.
Become a power user of the Globalli platform to deliver effective training and provide expert guidance to internal teams and regional stakeholders.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Product, and Engineering to enhance regional payroll operations, document and test proposed enhancements, and educate internal teams.
Conduct platform testing, communicate product requirements, document results, and partner with internal teams to ensure the platform functions as expected.
Troubleshoot regional payroll and integration issues and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reach timely resolutions across multiple employment and delivery models.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including setup guides and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Regional Payroll Compliance, Partnerships and Country Readiness:
Regional payroll ownership: Oversee Globalli’s ability to process payroll within the assigned region, aligning operational capacity with business demand.
Global payroll processing: Implement and execute payrolls for assigned region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Issue resolution: Investigate and resolve compliance‑related payroll discrepancies and escalations.
Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate, audit‑ready documentation of payroll processes, controls, and compliance reports.
Regulatory monitoring: Track and interpret payroll legislation and regulatory changes, document impacts, and communicate updates to internal teams.
Vendor partnerships: Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with last‑mile payroll vendors, including onboarding, performance management, and ongoing operational alignment, to ensure reliable local execution.
Implementation oversight: Coordinate and oversee new country and client payroll implementations within the region, ensuring smooth product setup and scalable operational processes.
Year‑end accountability: Ensure timely and accurate submission of employee year‑end tax documents (e.g., W‑2s, 1099s, T4s, P60s).
What You’ll Bring:
5+ years of proven payroll experience managing multi-country or regional payroll operations in a high-growth or startup environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data clearly across formats.
Hands-on experience owning payroll delivery, vendor relationships and escalations across multiple employment and payroll delivery structures.
Experience with Managed Payroll Services and working across multiple time zones.
Comfortable working remotely and independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Multilingual capabilities (English fluency required; additional languages a plus).
Client-Centric Approach: Experience supporting high-touch enterprise accounts and managing escalations with professionalism.
Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in analyzing pay slips, reconciling payroll data, and resolving complex issues.
Adaptability: Thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly to shifting priorities and jurisdictions.
Analytical Mindset: Strong research and documentation skills with a focus on workflow optimization and process improvement.

Source: Globalli careers (Greenhouse)