Payroll Manager

Consensus Cloud Solutions

. Lead the organization's global payroll operations for domestic and international employees .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the organization's global payroll operations for domestic and international employees
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end payroll processing
Partner with the Senior Director of Global HR Operations on payroll strategy, operational excellence, compliance, and process improvement
Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now and coordinate with international payroll providers
Conduct bi-weekly U.S. payroll audits and resolve discrepancies before submission
Manage global time-off administration and country-specific leave policies, accruals, eligibility, carryover, and statutory requirements
Oversee payroll tax registrations, jurisdiction setup, withholding requirements, filings, reconciliations, and year-end processing
Maintain employee payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and benefit deductions
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end and year-end close activities
Manage interfaces between HRIS, timekeeping, benefits, finance, retirement, and third-party payroll systems
Ensure employee lifecycle transactions are accurately reflected in payroll
Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues
Coordinate internal and external payroll audits and compliance initiatives
Monitor payroll legislation and implement regulatory changes
Improve payroll processes through automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies
Prepare payroll metrics, reports, and analytics for leadership
Lead payroll projects involving system implementations, acquisitions, organizational changes, and process improvements
Train, mentor, and develop payroll team members in a player/coach capacity

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 or more years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll leadership responsibilities
Experience processing payroll for multi-state and/or multinational organizations
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
Experience managing payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities
Experience working with third-party international payroll providers
Experience partnering with HR Operations, Finance, Internal Audit, Tax, Accounting, Benefits, and external payroll providers
Demonstrated knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory requirements
Experience supporting audits and implementing payroll process improvements
Advanced knowledge of payroll administration and payroll compliance
Extensive experience managing payroll through ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or comparable HRIS/payroll solutions
Experience coordinating payroll across multiple countries and working with global payroll providers
Knowledge of payroll taxation, wage and hour regulations, and employment compliance
Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger processes
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, formulas, and data analysis
Ability to interpret payroll legislation and implement regulatory changes
Excellent project management and process improvement capabilities
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality
Experience documenting and improving payroll processes and internal controls
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management certification preferred
ADP Workforce Now training or certification preferred
Ongoing professional development in payroll compliance and employment regulations is encouraged
Eligible for sponsorship: no
Must be able to sit for long periods and handle long periods of screen time
Reliable, high speed internet

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Enhanced time off packages
Benefits
Up to 10% travel
Fully remote work within the U.S.
Reliable, high speed internet requirement