Senior Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of payroll operations across the US, Americas, and expatriate employee populations
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and strong governance
Act as the internal subject matter expert for payroll tax, regulatory compliance, and risk management
Partner with Compensation, Benefits, Finance, Legal, and Global Mobility teams on complex payroll matters
Manage deferred compensation, executive compensation-related payroll impacts, taxable benefits, relocation/mobility matters, and other specialized payroll components
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team
Drive process improvement, controls enhancement, automation, and operational efficiencies
Manage vendor relationships and ensure best-in-class payroll service delivery
Support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance initiatives

Ideal Background

12+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience within complex organizations
Strong financial services experience is highly preferred (asset management, hedge funds, private equity, investment banking, trading environments strongly considered)
Deep expertise across US payroll tax, multi-state payroll compliance, expatriate payroll, and regulatory governance
Experience operating in fast-paced, detail-oriented, highly controlled environments
Strong familiarity with complex compensation structures including deferred compensation, bonuses, equity, and executive payroll considerations
Experience leading teams and partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
Exposure to Workday payroll or comparable enterprise payroll systems preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Highly competitive compensation package
Hybrid working model (2–3 days onsite in New York)
Opportunity to join a highly respected global financial services platform
Significant scope, visibility, and long-term growth potential
High-calibre stakeholder exposure in a sophisticated environment