Sr. Manager, Global Payroll (Remote, CA)

Position Overview We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead the strategy, transformation, and evolution of Calian ’s global payroll function. This is an opportunity to build a scalable global payroll operating model that supports a growing workforce across multiple countries, entities, employment models, and providers. The successful candidate will establish the vision, governance, controls, technology roadmap, team structure, and delivery approach required to create a consistent and sustainable global payroll ecosystem. This role will be particularly well suited to an experienced payroll leader who enjoys solving complex problems, building from the ground up, and combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Responsibilities Define and implement Calian ’s global payroll strategy, operating model, governance framework, and long-term roadmap. Lead payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions, entities, and employment structures, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, compliant, and well controlled. Assess and evolve the optimal payroll delivery model, including centralized, regionalized, outsourced, in-house, and hybrid approaches. Establish standards for payroll governance, controls, reconciliations, service delivery, reporting, escalation management, and employee support. Evaluate and optimize payroll processes, reducing complexity, strengthening controls, and driving standardization while recognizing local requirements. Lead payroll vendor and p