Senior Manager, Global Payroll

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Sr. Manager, Global Payroll
• Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Global Payroll to lead and optimize our global payroll operations across multiple regions. This role will be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while managing vendor relationships and supporting our global mobility program. This is more than just payroll processing; you’ll be a strategic leader, ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and leveraging Workday integrations to enhance efficiency. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with the People Team, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external service providers to provide insights on payroll, tax processing, and policy matters while navigating a fast-paced, ever-evolving global landscape.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: Yes

What you’ll do

Operations

• Oversee TPCi’s payroll operations, systems, and cross functional processes in North America, Europe, and LATAM.
• Manage the processing and reporting of periodic and ad hoc payrolls, timecard administration, tax reporting, quarter-end filings, and year-end reporting supporting approximately TPCi’s global employee populations.
• Drive continual improvements and efficiencies by partnering with internal and external partners to develop new and fine-tune existing global processes.
• Create and review payroll policies, key financial controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Understand the complexity of multi-state and multi-country payroll as well as ensure compliance to all rules and regulations within these regions.
• Support various internal and external audits, domestic and international if needed. Set up payroll processes in new countries as we expand operations internationally.
• Serve as a technical expert for payroll matters with a deep understanding of payroll law, tax regulations and accounting principles. Includes in depth understanding of payroll systems, interfaces, earnings/deduction code set up and mapping to the general ledger, as well as posting and correcting errors.
• Work with internal team and vendors to ensure People Team, Benefits and Payroll changes are processed, accurate funding occurs for all accounts, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, month-end close support is completed.
• Serve as a liaison to employees to resolve payroll-related issues/disputes. Onboard new employees.
• Design and run ad hoc reports as needed to support payroll and other internal customers.
• Manage our relationship with third-party payroll providers.

Leadership

• Influence and negotiate priorities with a focus on continuous improvement of operational processes and systems.
• Develop and train staff (provide appropriate training, coaching and career opportunities) to ensure the efficient and effective support to the business.
• Demonstrated change/project management skills – can effectively lead projects by establishing priorities, building and executing project plans, and delivering on commitments.
• Prepare, communicate and educate internal customers and team on payroll changes in policies and practices.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in payroll management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing global payroll operations.
• Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll software (3+ years) is required.
• In-depth knowledge of global payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $142,000.00 – $169,000.00 per year. The full range is $142,000.00 - $213,000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at accommodationrequest_ta@pokemon.com.