Manager, Payroll

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Title and Summary Manager, Payroll Position Overview The Manager, Payroll is responsible for leading all payroll-related activities, partnering closely with the M&A COE, regional Payroll Operations teams, P&C, Finance, Tax, Workday Technology, and external vendors to ensure seamless employee transitions and payroll continuity throughout the M&A lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Systems Integration Lead payroll execution of workstream activities Oversee payroll implementation, testing, and stabilization activities to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery for all new mergers, acquisitions and divestitures Partner with Workday Product & Engineering team, Payroll Operations, M&A COE and external providers to ensure successful technical implementation. Compliance & Controls Ensure payroll integrations comply with local, state, federal, and international regulatory requirements. Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness throughout integration activities. Identify and mitigate payroll compliance risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures. Continuous Improvement Partner with M&A COE to maintain payroll integration playbooks, templates, and best practices. Incorporate lessons learned into future integrations. Identify opportunities to streamline integration activities and improve scalability. Qualifications Deep knowledge of multi-country payroll operations, compliance, and controls. Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms (Workday, ADP, Oracle, or similar). Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Experience leading payroll integrations during acquisitions or divestitures. Experience working in a shared services or global business services organization. Knowledge of payroll tax, mobility, equity, and international payroll practices. Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. 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Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines. In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Ranges Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) flexible spending account and health savings account paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave) 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays 401k with a best-in-class company match deferred compensation for eligible roles fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities eligibility for tuition reimbursement and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time jury duty leave and on-site fitness facilities in some locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mastercard Inc.