Global Payroll Manager

About the role

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com. Join a central team that keeps Genius running smoothly - empowering product, tech, sales, and ops to focus on what they do best: driving the business forward. The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead our international payroll operation. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all regions, while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture across borders. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 regional payroll specialists. Foster a unified team culture across time zones and geographies. Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Provide operational support by covering sickness and holiday leave for regional payroll specialists when required. Payroll Operations Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations. Partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and optimize workflows. Ensure timely submission of statutory filings and payments. Payroll Systems Environment Play a key role in the design of the to be global payroll environment Manage the transition of payrolls from individual local providers to Workday native, in-house or global payroll providers, as per environment design, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Support planning and readiness activities for potential future expansion of Workday Payroll to other global regions. Partner with The People Team, Finance, and Technology teams to shape system design, testing, and implementation. Champion change management and training efforts to ensure a smooth rollout and adoption across regions. Tax Expertise Provide expert guidance on U.S. personal tax implications related to payroll, including federal, state, and local requirements. Ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations and support employees with tax-related queries and documentation. Liaise with external advisors and internal stakeholders to manage complex tax scenarios. Compliance & Controls Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international payroll legislation and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements. Ensure payroll operations comply with SOX controls, including documentation, segregation of duties, and audit readiness. Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll integrity. Support internal and external audits with timely and accurate information. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities for standardization and automation across payroll processes. Lead or support system implementations and upgrades. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations. Reporting & Analysis Provide regular payroll reports and insights to senior leadership. Monitor KPIs and drive data-informed decision-making. What You’ll Bring: Proven experience managing global payroll operations, ideally across Europe, North America, and South America. Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance requirements. Deep expertise in U.S. personal tax regulations and payroll-related tax compliance. Demonstrated experience operating within SOX-controlled environments, with a strong grasp of audit protocols and control frameworks. Experience leading remote or geographically dispersed teams. Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll or involvement in Workday implementation projects. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. The salary for this role is based on an annualized range of $110,000 - $130,000 USD. In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in Genius Sports variable compensation schemes, as well as our US benefits and 401k plans. We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports. One team, being brave, driving change We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports. Let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.