Genius Sports ยท 1 month ago
Global Payroll Manager
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yrGenius Sports is a company that combines next-gen technology with live data to enhance sports experiences for fans globally. They are looking for a Global Payroll Manager to lead their international payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while fostering a collaborative team culture.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
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
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
Play a key role in the transition of U.S. payroll operations into Workday, 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
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
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
Identify opportunities for standardization and automation across payroll processes
Lead or support system implementations and upgrades
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline operations
Provide regular payroll reports and insights to senior leadership
Monitor KPIs and drive data-informed decision-making
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Variable compensation schemes
US benefits
401k plans
Company
Genius Sports
NYSE: GENI Genius is the operating system for modern sport. Building technology and experiences to make sports even better.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eric S.
Chief Operating Officer
Surena Ebrahimi
Vice President, Commercial Partnerships - North America
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