Global Payroll Manager
Core
Connective tissue for international payroll across Nelnet, driving country-by-country evaluation of payment mechanisms (EOR, PEO, direct) and building processing playbooks for People Operations.
Role type
Senior IC Global Payroll Manager
Builds
International payroll processing playbooks, vendor relationships, and training programs for People Operations
Domain
Global HR / Payroll / People Operations
Required skills
Multi-country payroll setup, EOR/PEO vendor management, payroll tax fundamentals, data privacy compliance, process documentation, team training, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Canada/Australia/India payroll experience, GPMI or CPP certification
Technologies
HRIS systems, EOR/PEO platforms
Responsibilities
Lead country onboarding assessments for new or acquired countries; Define country-specific payroll build requirements and statutory entitlements; Partner with Payroll Tax Manager on tax and compliance; Own data privacy and cross-border data handling; Serve as escalation point for international payroll issues; Build and maintain processing playbooks; Oversee training of People Operations team members; Manage vendor relationships for EOR/PEO providers; Reevaluate operating models per country as strategy changes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
