About the job
SAMY is an innovative global network of independent marketing and communications agencies dedicated to leveraging research, technology, strategy, creativity, and performance to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions that drive growth for brands. With a diverse workforce of over 1,000 professionals across more than 15 offices in 18 countries—including Europe, the U.S., and Latin America—SAMY partners with over 100 leading clients to create award-winning, comprehensive digital campaigns.
Role Mission
We are seeking a talented Global Payroll Manager to spearhead and expand our global payroll model across all SAMY locations. This pivotal role will take ownership of governance, implementation, and the ongoing optimization of our global payroll framework, closely collaborating with ADP Celergo, our global payroll provider. The mission transcends mere payroll execution; it focuses on constructing a centralized, controlled, and scalable Global Payroll Engine that supports international growth, ensures comprehensive compliance, enhances financial accuracy, and boosts operational efficiency across all regions.
Job Functions
Lead the global payroll implementation across LATAM (including Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia) in partnership with ADP Celergo, ensuring a smooth transition and stabilization.
Oversee payroll operations across multiple European entities (Spain, UK, Portugal, and Italy), acting as the global owner of the payroll model with ADP Celergo and other providers.
Standardize and harmonize global payroll calendars, cut-offs, approval workflows, pay elements, processes, and documentation across all countries.
Ensure full legal, tax, and statutory compliance in every jurisdiction, collaborating with local advisors when necessary.
Guarantee data integrity between HRIS (Personio) and payroll systems for accurate integrations and reconciliation processes, in close partnership with Finance.
Drive payroll governance and internal controls, including conducting validation checks, ensuring reporting accuracy, and maintaining audit readiness.
Support M&A activities and new country expansions from a payroll and HR administration perspective, ensuring scalable setup and compliance alignment.
Lead automation initiatives and systems integrations (Personio, Netsuite) to minimize manual interventions, enhance efficiency, and improve payroll accuracy.