Global Payroll Manager

Nelnet

. Lead country onboarding assessments for new or acquired countries .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in multi-country payroll management, including payroll setup, vendor relationships, and compliance with international payroll tax and employment laws. Proven ability to lead teams, develop training programs, and manage complex payroll processes across various jurisdictions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multi-Country Payroll ExperienceEOR/PEO Vendor ManagementInternational Payroll Tax FundamentalsProcess Documentation DevelopmentGPMI or CPP Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll MechanismsWorker Classification ApproachesPayroll Systems SetupTaxation and Pay PracticesData Privacy ComplianceContract NegotiationSLA ManagementTraining DevelopmentIntegration of Payroll FrameworksCountry-Specific Payroll Requirements

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationComfort with AmbiguityLeadership Development

Tools & Technologies

HRISPayroll SystemsVendor Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

GPMI CertificationCPP Certification

Industry Keywords

International PayrollEmployment LawStatutory RequirementsTime-Off EntitlementsSeverance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead country onboarding assessments for new or acquired countries
Determine payroll mechanisms and worker classification approaches with Legal, Tax, and business leaders
Drive setup of payroll systems or vendor relationships
Define country-specific payroll build requirements, taxation, and pay practices
Partner on international payroll tax and compliance requirements
Define statutory and market-standard time-off and leave entitlements
Define statutory termination and severance requirements
Own data privacy and cross-border payroll data handling requirements
Serve as HR-side point of contact for payroll funding and banking mechanics
Lead and develop international People Services team members
Build and maintain country processing playbooks
Oversee training and certification of People Operations team members
Serve as escalation point and working backup for international payroll issues
Own EOR, PEO, and international payroll provider relationships
Reevaluate the operating model for each country as company needs change
Partner with HRIS, Systems, and HRBPs on international payroll setup and knowledge gaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on multi-country payroll experience
Personally stood up payroll in at least one new country
Experience selecting and managing EOR/PEO or in-country payroll vendors
Experience with contract negotiation and SLA management
Experience building process documentation and training others to run it
Experience integrating a newly acquired or newly established entity into an existing payroll, benefits, or tax framework
Demonstrated comfort with ambiguous, build-as-you-go mandates
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Working fluency in international payroll tax fundamentals
Preferred: Direct payroll or employment law experience in Canada, Australia, or India
Preferred: GPMI or CPP certification with an international component

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA and FSA
Generous earned time off
401K/student loan repayment
Life insurance and AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-based incentive pay
Short- and long-term disability
Robust wellness program