Payroll Manager - Western Hemisphere
Locations: Houston, Texas | Argentina
Function: Global Payroll / HR Shared Services
Reports to: Director, Global Payroll
Join a Global Energy Leader
At Weatherford International, our people drive performance across more than 70 countries worldwide . We are transforming how payroll is delivered globally leveraging modern payroll technology, automation, and strategic outsourcing to create a best-in-class payroll operating model.
We are seeking a Western Hemisphere Payroll Manager who thrives in complex global environments and wants to play a meaningful role in modernizing payroll operations across the Americas .
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead payroll delivery across North America and Latin America , partner with a global outsourcing provider, and help shape the future of payroll through technology, governance, and operational excellence .
The Opportunity
As the Western Hemisphere Payroll Manager , you will lead payroll operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina , ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery for a diverse workforce.
You will operate at the intersection of payroll operations, technology, compliance, and transformation , overseeing payroll teams while collaborating with our strategic partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) who support pre-payroll and post-payroll processing activities .
This role is ideal for a payroll leader who enjoys:
• Leading high-performing teams across multiple countries
• Managing complex payroll environments
• Driving process improvements and automation
• Building scalable payroll operating models
Key Responsibilities
Western Hemisphere Payroll Operations
- Oversee payroll delivery across U.S., Canada, and Latin America, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Manage multi-country payroll cycles, including bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll processes.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, payroll tax regulations, and internal financial controls.
Payroll Technology & Systems
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for ADP GlobalView and its integration with Oracle HCM.
- Oversee system configuration, payroll interfaces, and issue resolution across platforms.
- Partner with HRIS and IT teams to improve payroll integrations, automation, and reporting.
Compliance, Controls & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations.
- Maintain strong SOX and audit controls across payroll operations.
- Oversee payroll accounting activities including general ledger reconciliation and financial reporting.
- Support internal and external audits with appropriate documentation and control validation.
Leadership & Transformation
- Lead and develop a geographically distributed payroll team across the Americas.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Participate in global payroll transformation initiatives, including standardization and process modernization.
Required Qualifications
Core Expertise
- 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience
- Deep expertise with ADP GlobalView payroll platform
- Strong understanding of U.S. payroll compliance, multi-state taxation, and regulatory reporting
- Experience managing multi-country payroll operations across North and Latin America
- Hands-on experience with ADP SmartCompliance (tax and garnishments)
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
Operational Leadership
- Experience managing payroll teams and outsourced payroll vendors
- Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation
- Ability to manage payroll operations within large, complex global organizations
Strategic Capability
- Proven ability to improve payroll processes and implement operational efficiencies
- Experience working in shared service or outsourced payroll models
- Strong collaboration skills across HR, Finance, IT, and external partners
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification
- Experience with Oracle HCM / Oracle Fusion HR
- Exposure to global payroll transformation or system implementations
- Experience supporting expatriate or international assignment payroll
- Background in energy, oilfield services, manufacturing, or large industrial organizations
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