Senior Payroll Partner

Purpose

The Senior Payroll Partner is responsible for leading and managing payroll operations across assigned regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support payroll governance, continuous improvement, and a seamless employee experience. This is a fast-paced, highly demanding role that requires managing multiple projects and processes concurrently while continuously meeting deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

Payroll Operations & Delivery

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions/countries Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations Manage payroll calendars, controls, and reconciliations

Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness across payroll processes Partner with Finance and Legal on compliance-related matters

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers Partner with HR, Finance, and People Ops teams on payroll-related matters Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues

Data Accuracy & Reporting

Ensure data accuracy between HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors), payroll systems, and finance systems Provide payroll reporting, analytics, and insights to leadership Support audits and data validation activities

Process Improvement & Transformation

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., payroll/HRIS) Drive standardization and automation across global payroll operations

Employee Experience

Ensure timely and accurate responses to employee payroll inquiries Partner with HR to improve payroll communication and transparency Support employee lifecycle events impacting payroll (hires, terminations, bonuses, etc.)

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

7+ years of payroll experience, with global or multi-country exposure preferred? Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, multi-state tax, and regulatory requirements Experience working with payroll vendors and HRIS systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, ADP) Proven ability to manage complex payroll operations in a global environment

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy High level of integrity and confidentiality Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment

Reporting Line

Reports to: Director of People Ops / Head of Payroll / Finance (depending on structure)

Working Environment

Global role supporting multiple regions with US-based employees Requires collaboration across time zones The workplace Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise.