Hiring: Manager, North America Payroll Company: Workday Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 10:40:49 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Workday About the job Experience: •8+ years of increasing experience in a high growth or public company, with at least 2+ years in a team lead / manager function. •5+ years processing in-house payroll on an ERP. Required Skills: •Mentor direct reports by being a role model and develop a keen sense of shared vision across your decentralized global team. •Oversee overall global payroll operations. Manage in-house payroll processing using the Workday Payroll product for the US and Canada, while coordinating with 3rd party payroll service providers for Mexico and Costa Rica. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees, complying with local regulations and tax laws. •Stay up-to-date with labor laws and tax regulations across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica, ensuring full compliance with local authorities. Oversee payroll regulatory filings, tax reconciliations, and interactions with statutory entities (such as the IRS and CRA). •Maintain confidential employee data, including payroll records, tax information, and other relevant details. •Partner cross-functionally with peer Payroll Managers, HR, Finance, and other departments to manage payroll-related inquiries, resolve issues, and provide assistance to employees. •Partner with Workday teams to design and implement cross-functional process improvements, uptake new system functionality, and support initiatives that scale with business growth. Oversee relationships with 3rd party payroll service providers in LATAM to ensure adherence to service level agreements. •Utilize the Workday Payroll product and automation tools to streamline processes, limit manual tasks, and improve overall efficiency. •Own SOX controls for global payroll functions, conduct internal audits, and ensure proper accounting for payroll expenses and tax liabilities. Qualifications: •Proven experience directly managing a decentralized or global team. •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR preferred; relevant work experience considered. •Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is strongly desired. •Applied hands-on capability in the Workday Payroll product is strongly preferred. •Strong knowledge of payroll principles, tax regulations, and labor laws across the US and Canada, as well as working knowledge of managed payroll models in Mexico and Costa Rica. •Prior experience in managing payroll for employees across multiple countries and overseeing 3rd party vendors is highly desirable. •Strong analytic and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex data, perform tax reconciliations, identify trends, and make informed decisions. •Considerable experience effectively leading cross-functional projects and working within tight deadlines. •Detail oriented, accurate, and organized, with a sense of urgency. •Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!