• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for international employees with partial U.S. oversight. • Analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and provide actionable recommendations. • Interpret payroll policies and ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax requirements. • Advise leadership on compliance risks and recommend process enhancements. • Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes, internal controls, and reporting standards. • Lead process improvement initiatives, including automation, to enhance operations and controls. • Stay current on global payroll legislation and implement changes proactively. • Partner with global payroll vendors to ensure accurate wage and tax administration across jurisdictions. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging across all levels of the organization. • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors on reporting, reconciliations, and system integrations. • Research payroll issues with strong analytical ability. • Provide prompt, accurate customer service to resolve payroll inquiries. • Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy. • Set up new payroll tax accounts and provide information to ADP for processing. • Support the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting and Payroll, on ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills. • Support Workday payroll setup, testing, troubleshooting, and enhancements. • Collaborate with HR and Finance on integrations, reporting, and process improvements. • Maintain accurate employee and payroll data in Workday and international payroll portals. • Identify automation opportunities and implement best practices to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and service.