Global Outsourced Payroll Manager – BPO Vendor Management

Overview We are seeking a strategic and experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead the development and governance of our international payroll operations. This role is central to managing outsourced payroll vendors (BPO) ensuring compliance and enabling local teams to deliver exceptional service to employees across France, Spain, India and other global locations. The successful candidate will bring hands‑on expertise with ADP, Workday and SD Worx and a proven ability to manage vendor relationships, control scope creep and develop scalable payroll processes. This role champions a globally standardised payroll framework while empowering local teams through enablement and engagement to ensure high‑quality, compliant and employee‑centric payroll delivery. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities : Global Process Ownership & Local Enablement Own and develop global payroll processes, policies and governance frameworks. Ensure consistency and scalability across regions while enabling local teams to tailor delivery to meet country‑specific requirements. Partner with regional HR and Finance teams to support local execution and employee engagement. BPO Vendor Management & Governance Lead relationships with global payroll vendors (e.g. ADP, SD Worx) ensuring performance against SLAs and KPIs. Implement structured vendor governance to control BPO scope creep, enforce accountability and ensure cost transparency. Conduct regular vendor audits, performance reviews and contract evaluations. Payroll Development & Technology Leadership Drive the development of payroll systems and processes ensuring they are future‑ready and aligned with business needs. Leverage Workday as the core HCM system to streamline integrations and improve data accuracy. Champion automation, digital reporting and employee self‑service tools to enhance payroll delivery. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure payroll compliance with evolving legislation and statutory requirements in all jurisdictions. Proactively manage risks related to data privacy, fraud and audit readiness. Maintain strong internal controls and documentation to support internal and external audits. Strategic Reporting & Insights Deliver payroll analytics and insights to support labour cost forecasting, budgeting and workforce planning. Partner with Finance and HR to align payroll data with broader business objectives. Employee Experience & Local Team Support Ensure a seamless and accurate payroll experience for employees, enhancing trust and retention. Empower and engage local payroll teams with tools, training and support to deliver best‑in‑class service. Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across global and local payroll functions. Qualifications Extensive experience in global payroll management including direct oversight of BPO vendors. Proven experience managing payroll in France, Spain and India. Hands‑on experience with ADP, Workday and SD Worx – essential. Strong understanding of international payroll compliance, tax regulations and labour laws. Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, control costs and prevent scope creep. Experience leading payroll development initiatives and implementing scalable solutions. Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills. Company Overview 74Software is an enterprise software group founded through the combination of Axway and SBS. It is independently operated, with unique experience and capabilities to deliver mission‑critical software for a data‑driven world. Axway supports major brands and government agencies worldwide with its core line of MFT, B2B API and Financial Accounting Hub products. SBS empowers banks and financial institutions to reimagine tomorrow’s digital experiences with a composable cloud‑based architecture that enables deposits, lending, compliance, payments, consumer and asset finance services and operations to be deployed worldwide. 74Software serves more than 11,000 companies, including over 1,500 financial‑service customers. Why Axway We believe in the power of togetherness. When you’re part of Axway you’re part of a culturally rich and globally connected community that thrives on exchanging ideas and tackling challenges head‑on. Whether working remotely or onsite you’ll find camaraderie, collaboration and the support of leadership to inspire you daily. Here you’ll grow, innovate and succeed because we’re better together. Each step forward in your personal journey is one we take as a team. Join us and let’s accomplish extraordinary things together. Axway is an AA and EEO Employer. Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Required Experience: Manager Key Skills: Dayforce, Paychex, Payroll Management, Ceridian, Paylocity, SOX, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources, JD Edwards, Workday #J-18808-Ljbffr