Global Payroll Manager

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KPMG is currently seeking a Global Payroll Manager to join our Global Mobility Services (GMS) practice.

• Support end-to-end implementation of our proprietary multi-country payroll solution including project management, stakeholder engagement and change management
• Partner with client mobility, HR, payroll, vendors and/or finance teams to gather requirements, map data flows/wage codes and configure and test the solution and integrations for bespoke payroll reporting
• Manage end-to-end payroll delivery, including compensation data collection/validation, delivery of country-specific payroll instructions, pre/post payroll controls and reconciliations, shadow payroll support, and year-end reconciliation to wage statements to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and tax reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and vendors to deliver a seamless experience, act as a trusted advisor, and support business development and engagement economics
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, system enhancements while maintaining technical expertise in global payroll trends and regulations
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum five years of recent experience in the payroll arena including the expatriate compensation, international payroll and pay delivery, shadow payroll, domestic payroll
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is required
• Licensed CPA, JD/LLM, Enrolled Agent, CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), GPHR (Global HR Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), in addition to others on KPMG’s approved credential listing; any individual who does not possess at least one of the approved designations/credentials when their employment commences, has one year from their date of hire to obtain at least one of the approved designations/credentials
• Experience implementing technology solutions and working knowledge of leading payroll software (SAP, ADP Global View, Paychex, Paylocity, Master Tax) and integration experience with global HCM platforms (Workday, SAP HR, Success Factors, Oracle) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff
• Willingness to travel as needed and work a flexible schedule in a balanced hybrid environment to meet client requirements

Benefits: KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) and well‑being benefits. Personal Time Off and holiday breaks are provided per policy. The complete benefits information is available on the KPMG US Careers site.

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