Manager, Global Payroll

Manager, Global Payroll

The (USA) Manager, Global Payroll leads the management and continuous improvement of payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. This role oversees payroll administration, tax processing, and data management while driving operational excellence through root cause analysis and process enhancements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the manager ensures accurate payroll execution, resolves complex issues, and supports service delivery improvements. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to maintain high-quality payroll services aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

The Global Payroll team ensures accurate and timely processing of employee wages and benefits while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This team excels in payroll administration, tax calculations, and operational excellence, utilizing data management and root cause analysis to resolve issues efficiently. Collaborating across functions, the team drives continuous improvement and service quality to meet organizational goals. Members are committed to upholding integrity, delivering exceptional service, and fostering a productive environment that supports professional growth and operational success within a global framework.

Location : This position will be fully on site in Bentonville, AR

Lead a team of associates, reviewing wages for supporting pay issues, driving business growth through strategic planning and cross-collaboration, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring quality service to our customers / associates.

Manage payroll data integrity, including master data maintenance and transactional data alignment with regulatory requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize payroll processes, leveraging root cause analysis and automation methodologies.

Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve payroll-related issues and enhance operational excellence.

Supervise and develop payroll team members, fostering accountability and service excellence.

Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and data privacy regulations.

Strong leadership skills, with experience in leading operational excellence initiatives, people management, and team development, including hiring, mentoring, and training team members.

Proven expertise in payroll administration, payroll system management, and data management principles, with strong knowledge of metadata analysis and regulatory requirements related to payroll data privacy and security.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with ability to drive concise conversations with the business, promote compliance, and ensure service excellence and issue resolution.

Strong attention to detail, ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment, and adaptability to new challenges and situations.

Commitment to integrity, ethics, and adherence to company policies and regulatory standards, with ability to drive change and growth, and promote talent development and succession planning.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, information technology, or related area and 1 year's experience in business, human resources, information technology, or related area OR 3 years' experience in business, human resources, information technology, or related area.

Proficient in payroll administration, data management, and tax filings

Benefits :

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores.