Global Payroll Manager

Global Payroll Manager

Do you want to develop your career and make an impact in the fast-growth, fast-moving B2B technology space?

At Informa TechTarget, you'll collaborate and grow alongside some of the industry's most respected experts. You'll work with leading brands and be exposed to world-shaping innovations. You'll apply your energy and intellect to helping clients be faster to market and faster to revenue.

We're a vibrant community of world-class practitioners – over 2000 colleagues strong – with offices in 19 locations around the world. We're traded on Nasdaq and also part of Informa PLC, a global leader in business-to-business events, digital services, and academic research in the FTSE 100.

Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) informs, influences and connects the world's technology buyers and sellers, to accelerate growth from R&D to ROI.

With an unparalleled reach of over 220 highly targeted technology-specific websites and more than 50 million permissioned first-party audience members, Informa TechTarget has a unique understanding of and insight into technology markets.

Underpinned by those audiences and their data, we offer expert-led, data-driven, and digitally enabled services that deliver significant impact and measurable outcomes to our clients. We provide our customers with:

• Trusted information that shapes the industry and informs investment
• Intelligence and advice that guides and influences strategy
• Advertising that grows reputation and establishes thought leadership
• Custom content that engages and prompts action
• Intent and demand generation that more precisely targets and converts

Our organization is committed to sustainability, diversity, wellbeing, and ethical working practices.

This role is based in our Newton, MA office.

Job Overview

The Global Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing payroll operations across multiple countries and regions, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a global workforce. This role will report to the Director of Global Shared Services.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end global payroll processing for employees across multiple countries and jurisdictions
• Manage payroll cycles to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation
• Coordinate with in-country payroll providers, vendors, and third-party administrators
• Review and approve payroll outputs, reports, and payment files before processing
• Manage payroll-related queries and resolve escalated issues from employees and stakeholders
• Ensure proper integration between HRIS, time tracking, and payroll systems
• Cross-collaborate with HR teams to ensure on time and accurate payroll processing

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international payroll tax laws and regulations
• Stay current on changes to payroll legislation across all operating countries
• Manage statutory reporting requirements including tax filings, social security, and pension contributions
• Coordinate payroll audits and respond to regulatory inquiries
• Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, etc.) for payroll data
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and SOX requirements for payroll processes

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Develop and implement global payroll policies, procedures, and best practices
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements
• Standardize payroll processes across regions while accommodating local requirements
• Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and optimization projects
• Create and maintain comprehensive payroll documentation and standard operating procedures

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members across regions
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers
• Conduct vendor performance reviews and ensure service level agreements are met
• Provide training and guidance to HR and finance teams on payroll matters
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze payroll reports for management, finance, and HR stakeholders
• Monitor payroll metrics including accuracy rates, timeliness, and cost efficiency
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Provide payroll data for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and variance analysis

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
• Professional payroll certifications preferred (CPP, FPC, or equivalent international certifications)
• Global payroll certification (e.g., Global Payroll Management Institute) is a plus

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive payroll experience with at least 3-5 years in a global payroll role
• Experience managing multi-country payroll operations (minimum 5+ countries)
• Strong knowledge of international payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll system implementations and process improvement initiatives
• Background in managing payroll vendors and third-party providers
• Public company or large multinational organization experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of global payroll systems (Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and payroll integration
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience with payroll reporting and analytics tools
• Understanding of accounting principles and general ledger integration

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of international payroll tax laws and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Leadership and team development capabilities
• Change management and process improvement mindset

Additional Information

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with a philanthropic organization
• Career