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Global Payroll Manager - Hybrid NYC - Up to $220K

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD175,000 - USD225,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high‑impact leadership role perfect for an experienced global payroll professional who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments. As a Global Payroll leader, you will support the Head of Payroll by owning the strategy, governance, and execution of payroll across multiple regions while helping to shape future processes as well. Workday experience highly preferred.
  • Payroll Manager opportunity, hybrid in Manhattan. Up to $220K base.
  • Join a top financial services firm and help lead their Global Payroll team.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global financial services firm with a strong international footprint and an ambitious growth agenda. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to operational excellence, the firm continues to scale and bring on top talent globally. The role is hybrid, 3 days onsite in Manhattan.

Job Description

  • Support and execute the global payroll strategy in alignment with broader business objectives
  • Establish global payroll governance, risk, and control frameworks
  • Serve as process owner for US payroll tax compliance across all applicable states
  • Collaborate with HRIS to maintain and enhance integrations across payroll and ERP systems
  • Monitor changes in global labor, tax, and employment legislation
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance on country‑specific payroll practices
  • Leverage payroll analytics to identify trends and support workforce planning
  • Manage global payroll vendors and ensure SLA adherence



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of global payroll experience, with exposure to Workday and ADP highly preferred
  • Financial Services industry experience strongly preferred
  • Global Payroll experience required
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder presence
  • Comfortable working across time zones with flexibility
  • Able to work onsite, 3 days a week in Manhattan

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary up to $220K.
  • Comprehensive benefits.
  • Highly visible payroll opportunity within a top financial services firm.
  • A rare hybrid working model of 3 days onsite in Manhattan.
  • Opportunity to strengthen global payroll processing skills while streamlining payroll strategy.
Contact
Abigail Bush
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7010483

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Compensation & Benefits
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Abigail Bush
Job Reference
JN-052026-7010483