Global Payroll Manager

Summary

Join KoBold as their Global Payroll Manager and play a pivotal role in managing their complex international payroll operations. You will lead the consolidation of payroll providers and HR tooling, focusing on implementing a new centralized system. This role requires expertise in global payroll management, including managing multiple payrolls across various countries and ensuring compliance with local regulations. You will also be involved in the implementation of a new global HRIS system. The position offers the opportunity to work remotely from the US or Canada and be a key contributor to a fast-growing company in the mining industry. This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in payroll with a minimum of three years of experience processing payroll across a global portfolio of jurisdictions
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn about the science and technology being developed at KoBold
• Excitement about joining a fast-growing early-stage company, comfort with a dynamic work environment, and eagerness to take on an evolving range of responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations in multiple countries (e.g., US, UK, EU, Africa, Australia)

Responsibilities

• In accordance with local laws and regulations, lead or support the following 13 payrolls: United States (semi-monthly), Canada (semi-monthly), United Kingdom (monthly), Finland (monthly), Sweden (monthly), Namibia (monthly), Zambia (monthly), Australia (monthly), South Africa (monthly), Botswana (monthly), and the DRC (monthly)
• Expatriate payroll management to include shadow and split payroll requirements for international assignments
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations, employment laws, and social security compliance in various jurisdictions
• Manage tax filings, benefits deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related functions
• Support in the establishment of payroll capabilities in new jurisdictions as KoBold’s global footprint expands
• Confidentially maintain up-to-date records for all payroll transactions and ensure the secure handling of employee salary information
• Collaborate with local payroll providers, internal HR, Finance, and Legal teams to establish, execute, and evolve payroll-related processes and address issues
• Act as a key point of contact for employee payroll inquiries globally
• Handle payroll audits, statutory reporting, and year-end filings
• Upon joining, assist in the implementation of a Global HRIS system, working closely with IT, Regional HR, Finance and external vendors
• Ensure data integrity within the Payroll, Benefits and HRIS system(s), including updating employee records, reporting, and compliance-related information
• Troubleshoot payroll platform issues, assist in management of vendor relationships, and with data migrations when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Global Payroll Management Certificate, or equivalent) are a plus
• Proven experience managing or administering work through modern HR systems (e.g., Workday, Safeguard, SAP SuccessFactors, Deel, ADP, etc.)

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time exempt position is $120,000-$160,000
• Location: Remote, Candidates can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada