International Payroll Supervisor

Career Developers Inc., a distinguished staffing and consulting firm, is proud to celebrate 30 years of service excellence. As a GSA Contract holder, we offer comprehensive staffing solutions for both commercial and government sectors nationwide. By selectively partnering with clients who share our values, we ensure productive collaborations that set us apart in the industry. Our dedication to candidates involves managing expectations with precision through business intelligence, thorough interview preparation, transparent communication, and exceptional feedback throughout the process.

We are committed to advancing your career and look forward to supporting your professional growth.

• Minimum 5 years of international payroll experience, including managing payroll across multiple countries.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or payroll leadership experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Workday HCM or a similar global payroll system.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll laws, local tax requirements, labor regulations, and social security programs across multiple countries.
• Hands-on experience with international payroll processing, reconciliation, auditing, and compliance.
• Knowledge of international tax treaties, dual tax obligations, tax equalization, and shadow payrolls.
• Experience working with international payroll vendors and cross-functional payroll teams.
• Strong analytical, auditing, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

• Lead international payroll processing, reconciliation, and auditing across multiple countries, ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure international payroll processes, tax obligations, and social security programs comply with applicable local statutory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for international payroll matters, including escalations, compliance issues, and audits.
• Apply knowledge of local tax treaties to support dual tax obligations, tax equalization, and shadow payroll requirements.
• Partner with U.S. payroll, expatriate payroll, and international payroll vendors to meet processing deadlines and resolve payroll issues.
• Develop and maintain international payroll policies, procedures, SOPs, and training materials.
• Support U.S. payroll processes as needed.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, efficiency, and employee service.
• Coordinate departmental projects, day-to-day operations, and longer-term payroll initiatives.
• Monitor time, attendance, overtime, and expense reporting for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Supervise team members by setting expectations, coaching performance, delegating responsibilities, and assisting with problem resolution.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee performance matters when necessary.
• Ensure payroll-related service requests are handled accurately and promptly.
• Maintain current knowledge of international payroll regulations, industry practices, technology, and emerging trends.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Collaborate effectively with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple countries and functions.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of international payroll experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing payroll across multiple countries.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• 2+ years of Workday HCM or comparable global payroll system experience.
• Deep knowledge of international payroll regulations, taxation, labor requirements, and social security programs.
• Working knowledge of international tax treaties, dual taxation, tax equalization, and shadow payroll.
• Experience reconciling and auditing international payroll transactions.
• Experience managing relationships with multiple international payroll vendors.
• Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, auditing, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across countries, functions, and stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to supervise employees, prioritize competing deadlines, delegate effectively, and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours when necessary to support international payroll deadlines and business requirements.

• Broader experience with global payroll platforms and international HR/payroll technology.
• Experience developing payroll SOPs, policies, controls, and training programs.
• Experience improving international payroll processes and operating procedures.
• Experience partnering with U.S. and expatriate payroll teams.