Manager Senior Global Payroll - Remote

Do you love leading and motivating successful teams?

Are you an analytical mind able to manage complex transactions?

Join our Global Payroll Team!

Akamai's Global Payroll teams are responsible for paying all Company employees accurately and timely. The Company currently has employees in 35 countries in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. The Payroll Manager North America will be responsible for paying employees in the United States and in Canada. The position reports to the Director of Global Payroll. Within Akamai, the payroll function reports through the finance organization.Â

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This position is responsible for leading the US and Canada team. You will ensure the successful completion of all scheduled and non-scheduled payroll cycles, including US and Canada bi-weekly payrolls. The senior manager will also be expected to provide timely and excellent customer service to the company's US and Canada employees and is expected to provide expertise for statutory compliance and for time and attendance.Â

As a Manager Senior Global Payroll, you will be responsible for:

• Managing day-to-day payroll operations for the United States and Canada payrolls accurately and with urgency

• Leading assigned team members in the accomplishment of duties and goals

• Promoting and ensuring staff development, and providing meaningful and timely performance feedback.

• Monitoring and understanding constantly changing statutory technical payroll requirements for the US and Canada.

• Developing strategic process improvements to maintain the quality, efficiency and overall effectiveness of the payroll function

• Maintaining a strong control environment and ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance as it relates to assigned region.

• Managing integration efforts for the new system rollouts and existingsystem enhancements, and for mergers and acquisitions as needed.Â

Do what you loveÂ

To be successful in this role you will

• Have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 6 years experience in a global payroll environment.

• Have 3 years of direct people management experience

• Have thorough knowledge of ADP GlobalView platform and ADP process procedures

• Have strong experience with time and attendance systems preferably Kronos

• Have demonstrated ability to build, manage and motivate teams to enhance professional relationships, and to to build solid partnerships.Â

• Have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) suited for a global environment

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

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Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health

• Your finances

• Your family

• Your time at work

• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $113,430 - $170,043/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.