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DTN · 12 hours ago

Senior Manager Global Payroll

Colorado, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead and evolve payroll operations across a multinational organization, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery while improving processes and employee experience.

AgricultureInformation Technology

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing for all global entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple countries and currencies

Partner with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to deliver seamless payroll operations

Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, audits, and reconciliation processes

Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state/provincial, and national payroll laws and regulations

Manage relationships with global payroll vendors, tax providers, and benefits partners

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring timely resolution

Partner closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams

Lead payroll process improvements, automation, and standardization initiatives to support global growth

Document and maintain global payroll procedures, controls, and governance frameworks

Support payroll aspects of acquisitions, integrations, and new country expansions

Drive continuous improvement in employee payroll experience and service delivery

Provide leadership and guidance to payroll team members or matrixed partners (as applicable)

Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor payroll performance and risks

Ensure payroll data integrity across HRIS, timekeeping, equity, and finance systems

Qualification

Global payroll expertiseVendor managementPayroll compliance knowledgeHRISPayroll systemsAdvanced Excel skillsProcess designProject managementProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including global or multinational payroll leadership

Proven experience managing payroll across multiple countries and regions

Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and regulatory requirements

Hands-on experience working with global payroll vendors and third-party providers

Exceptional attention to detail with a strong control mindset

Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when needed

Strong project management, problem-solving, and process-design skills

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners

Experience with modern HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, iiPay, or similar)

Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with payroll data, reconciliations, and reporting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field required

Preferred

Experience integrating payroll with finance systems preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Company

DTN

DTN is a global data and technology company helping operational leaders in energy, agriculture, and weather-driven industries make faster, smarter decisions.

Founded in 1999

Norman, Oklahoma, USA

1001-5000 employees