Global Outsourced Payroll Manager

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead the development and governance of our international payroll operations. This role is central to managing outsourced payroll vendors (BPO), ensuring compliance, and enabling local teams to deliver exceptional service to employees across France, Spain, India, and other global locations.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on expertise with ADP, Workday, and SD Worx, and a proven ability to manage vendor relationships, control scope creep, and develop scalable payroll processes. This role champions a globally standardized payroll framework, while empowering local teams through enablement and engagement to ensure high-quality, compliant, and employee-centric payroll delivery.

Responsibilities

Global Process Ownership & Local Enablement

• Own and develop global payroll processes, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure consistency and scalability across regions while enabling local teams to tailor delivery to meet country-specific requirements.
• Partner with regional HR and Finance teams to support local execution and employee engagement.

BPO Vendor Management & Governance

• Lead relationships with global payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, SD Worx), ensuring performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Implement structured vendor governance to control BPO scope creep, enforce accountability, and ensure cost transparency.
• Conduct regular vendor audits, performance reviews, and contract evaluations.

Payroll Development & Technology Leadership

• Drive the development of payroll systems and processes, ensuring they are future-ready and aligned with business needs.
• Leverage Workday as the core HCM system to streamline integrations and improve data accuracy.
• Champion automation, digital reporting, and employee self-service tools to enhance payroll delivery.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure payroll compliance with evolving legislation and statutory requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Proactively manage risks related to data privacy, fraud, and audit readiness.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation to support internal and external audits.

Strategic Reporting & Insights

• Deliver payroll analytics and insights to support labor cost forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Partner with Finance and HR to align payroll data with broader business objectives.

Employee Experience & Local Team Support

• Ensure a seamless and accurate payroll experience for employees, enhancing trust and retention.
• Empower and engage local payroll teams with tools, training, and support to deliver best-in-class service.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across global and local payroll functions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global payroll management, including direct oversight of BPO vendors.
• Proven experience managing payroll in France, Spain, and India.
• Hands-on experience with ADP, Workday, and SD Worx is essential.
• Strong understanding of international payroll compliance, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, control costs, and prevent scope creep.
• Experience leading payroll development initiatives and implementing scalable solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Company Overview 

74Software, affiliated with Axway and SBS, together, we deliver secure, mission-critical software that powers a data-driven world. Independently operated leaders with decades of proven expertise.  From secure integration and API solutions to cloud-based banking platforms, we help global organizations and financial institutions thrive.  

For more than 25 years, Axway has helped major brands and government agencies worldwide with trusted solutions in Managed File Transfer (MFT), B2B integration, APIs, and Financial Accounting Hub products. SBS empowers banks and financial institutions to reimagine the future with a composable, cloud-based architecture supporting deposits, lending, compliance, payments, consumer finance, and asset finance operations across the globe. 

Why 74Software? 

We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact. 

We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, so you can thrive at work and beyond, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.