Global Payroll Manager

Harbor is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed global professional services company investing in its people, technology, and operational capabilities. As a Global Payroll Manager, you will lead the evolution of a multi-country payroll function, combining deep Workday payroll expertise with hands-on operational leadership and the management of a global team of payroll professionals. This role requires a payroll professional who can deliver accurate, compliant payroll across the U.S., UK, Canada, and additional jurisdictions while serving as a subject-matter expert for Workday Payroll. This is a full-time, fully remote role that can be worked from anywhere in United States (CST/EST hours).

Responsibilities

Own the accurate, confidential, and timely delivery of payroll across multiple countries, including the U.S., UK, and Canada; Own multi-country payrolls delivered through a PEO partner, payroll review and approval, issue resolution, compliance oversight, and service-level management; Review and approve payroll inputs, reconciliations, variance analyses, and reports; Liaise with the Finance department on reporting requirements; Ensure payroll database reflects current and accurate information; Process all payroll data entries relevant to the employee lifecycle; Calculate adjustments, special pays, retroactive payments, overpayments, and separation payments; Prepare payroll-related year end schedules and ensure accuracy of year end returns; Track time-entry compliance and oversee timesheet adjustments; Partner on audit requests; Respond to unemployment claims and employment-verification requests; Provide expert support to employees and leaders on payroll questions; Identify and lead improvements to global payroll through automation, Workday functionality, standardized processes, and vendor management; Support integration activities related to acquisitions, new countries, or growth; Serve as payroll subject-matter expert for Harbor's HR technology ecosystem; Validate system configuration and deductions; Process payroll entries for benefit changes; Assist with annual healthcare renewals and open enrollment; Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of payroll professionals; Establish global operating rhythms, service standards, and standard operating procedures; Monitor performance metrics; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

At least seven years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of complex, multi-country or multi-jurisdictional payroll operations; Strong knowledge of global and multi-jurisdictional employment, payroll, tax, and pay-practice requirements, with the ability to translate regulatory changes into operational controls; Advanced, hands-on Workday Payroll experience in Canada, U.S. and UK, including configuration, testing, integrations, reporting, troubleshooting, and process optimization; Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing a team of payroll professionals across countries or time zones; Strict adherence to confidentiality, data privacy, and data protection; Ability to understand benefit plans and application to payroll; Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized; Strong customer service, communication, and time management skills; Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to perform accurate calculations; Strong analytical skills and ability to determine root causes of issues and find solutions; Proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong use of Excel to generate and analyze complex reports

Nice to have

Experience with ADP; Experience with OSV; Experience with modern HRIS platforms (Workday); Ability to use technology to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and enhance the employee experience; Embraces continuous improvement