Senior Global Payroll Specialist (US Payroll)

Overview

In this role you will act as deputy to the Global Payroll Manager and lead accurate US multi-state payroll operations while contributing to international payroll delivery. You will oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensure tax compliance and strict deadline adherence, and manage relationships with external providers. You will drive controls, process improvements, and handle year-end tasks and escalations. This position supports a international law firm, offering exposure to complex payroll across US, UK and international regions within a global mobility context.

Pay / Benefits

• Fantastic benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead complex US multi-state payroll operations, tax compliance, and year-end reporting
• Process end-to-end payrolls accurately meeting local legislative deadlines
• Manage and challenge external payroll providers to ensure top service levels
• Maintain payroll controls and drive continuous process improvements

Key requirements

• Strong, proven experience in US multi-state payroll processing
• Background in international or global payroll operations
• Ability to manage vendors, handle escalations, and execute year-end tasks

• strong communication
• problem solving
• stakeholder management
• US multi-state payroll processing
• vendor management
• compliance and controls

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