Regional Payroll Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Payroll Manager based in Brazil.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to lead and optimize multi-country payroll operations across a dynamic international region. In this role, you will oversee payroll delivery, compliance, vendor partnerships, and implementation projects while ensuring operational excellence and regulatory accuracy. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a critical role in scaling payroll processes, enhancing product readiness, and supporting business growth. The position offers significant ownership, strategic influence, and exposure to global payroll challenges in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in collaborative settings, enjoy solving complex payroll issues, and have a passion for process improvement and operational efficiency.

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries within the assigned region, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.
• Serve as the regional payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance on local regulations, payroll processes, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Sales, Customer Service, Product, and Engineering to improve payroll operations and support platform enhancements.
• Conduct testing, document requirements, validate payroll functionality, and assist with the rollout of operational and product improvements.
• Troubleshoot payroll, compliance, and integration issues while coordinating effective resolutions with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and maintain payroll documentation, operational procedures, training materials, and compliance records.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across assigned countries, assess impacts, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with payroll vendors and local partners to ensure consistent service quality and operational alignment.
• Lead payroll implementations for new countries and clients, ensuring scalable processes and successful onboarding.
• Oversee year-end payroll activities and tax documentation submissions in accordance with local requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience managing regional or multi-country payroll operations, preferably within high-growth or fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll processing, vendor management, and operational payroll delivery.
• Proven experience working with managed payroll services and coordinating activities across multiple countries and time zones.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts and data to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including payroll reconciliation, issue investigation, and process optimization.
• Experience managing payroll escalations and delivering high-quality support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while effectively managing competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and project coordination skills.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are considered an asset.
• Adaptability and resilience in navigating evolving regulations, processes, and business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and regional market standards.
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to manage payroll operations across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Exposure to global payroll projects, implementations, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborative and international work environment with cross-functional engagement.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing learning in global payroll and workforce operations.
• High level of ownership and strategic influence within a growing organization.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to process improvements and operational scalability.