Payroll Manager

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• Job Description
• Payroll – Manager
• Brief about the Team & Fractal:
• Fractal Analytics helps Fortune 500 companies leverage Big Data, analytics, and technology to drive smarter, faster, and more accurate decisions across their business functions.
• We deliver insight, innovation, and impact through predictive analytics and visual storytelling, enabling clients to gain a competitive edge in understanding their workforce and financial operations.

Payroll Management:

• Oversee and process global payroll to ensure timely and accurate payments across multiple geographies.
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations including data collection, validation, processing, and disbursement.
• Handle expatriate payroll and foreign currency exchanges.
• Monitor and verify vacation, sick, and personal leave requests and balances.
• Manage garnishments, child support orders, and other wage deductions.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll, tax, and labor regulations.
• Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures in line with statutory and internal audit requirements.
• Assist in internal and external payroll audits and ensure audit trails are maintained.
• Stay updated on global payroll regulations and best practices.

Coordination & Reporting:

• Coordinate with Onboarding, HR, and Finance teams to gather and validate payroll inputs.
• Update general ledger and payroll files; ensure payroll transactions are accurately reflected in financial accounts.
• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules for monthly and year-end closing.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with payroll data.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports and metrics to upper management.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers.
• Implement and maintain global payroll operations systems and tools.
• Communicate with employees regarding payroll questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve processes.

Process Improvement & Special Projects:

• Facilitate continuous improvement of payroll processes through automation and standardization.
• Lead or support special projects such as system upgrades, policy rollouts, or compliance initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in payroll management, preferably in a global or multi-country environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll software (e.g., ADP, SAP, Workday).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations is a plus.
• Education: Graduation in Commerce, Finance, or related field
• Certification: Payroll certification (e.g., CPP, FPC) is a plus

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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