Global Payroll Manager

PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected base salary range for this position, when hired into our Toronto location, is CAD 115,000 - 150,000 per year. For positions based in other jurisdictions, compensation will be determined in alignment with local regulations, market benchmarks, and internal compensation frameworks. The above range reflects the typical base salary range for candidates hired into this position. The actual salary will vary depending on a number of factors, including job location, experience, qualifications, education/training, skills, market conditions, and alignment with the role’s requirements.
• In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in our annual incentive program, payment under which is at the discretion of PartnerRe and subject to individual and company performance. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a health spending account, a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, etc.

Working Arrangement

About the Role

Job Responsibilites

• Lead a global payroll team supporting 10+ countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery for 1,300+ employees and providing backup support for critical regions as needed
• Manage and develop a global high-performing team through coaching, cross-training, knowledge transfer, and continuous professional development
• Drive payroll simplification, automation, and AI-enabled improvements in partnership with IT, Finance, HR, Legal, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain standardized payroll procedures, country-specific compliance frameworks, and global-first practices that allow for regional requirements
• Oversee payroll operations, including reconciliations, payments, deductions, benefit-specific deductions, wage verifications, ad-hoc reporting, issue resolution, testing, annual increases, bonuses, year-end reviews, and time reporting
• Administer employee benefit program pay-impacts across applicable regions, including health, dental, vision, retirement or pension plans, leaves, disability programs, and other offerings in line with plan rules and local requirements
• Manage payroll audits, vendor relationships, renewals, escalations, data accuracy, and compliance activities to support operational excellence
• Participate in strategic initiatives and steering committees to improve processes, strengthen governance, and align payroll operations with broader organizational goals and our global payroll strategy.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-country or international payroll operations and compliance management
• Minimum 5 years of payroll leadership experience in a corporate setting
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong technical expertise with payroll systems, benefits administration impacts, HRIS tools, vendor portals, data interfaces, reporting, and advanced Excel
• Deep knowledge of international payroll laws, tax withholding, reporting obligations
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams in a global environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with the ability to resolve complex payroll problems, and data discrepancies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, Legal, IT, vendors, and third-party administrators
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information, issue resolution, data exchanges, reporting, and employee support with discretion and confidentiality
• A payroll designation from your nationally recognized authority in payroll, supporting your achievement of educational and practical requirements, including continuing education.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

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