Global Payroll Lead – U.S. Compliance Focus

Job Title: Global Payroll Lead – U.S. Compliance Focus 
Location: Remote – LATAM-Based 
Company: Express Chipping – www.chippingconcrete.com  

About Us: 

Express Chipping, Inc. is a leading provider of concrete chipping, silo cleaning, and plant maintenance services in the ready-mix and cement industries. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, commitment to quality, and customer satisfaction. With operations in multiple U.S. states and an expanding global team, we are committed to operational excellence, legal compliance, and employee support. As we scale, we’re seeking a detail-driven and proactive Global Payroll Lead to oversee a remote payroll team and ensure consistent compliance with U.S. payroll laws and standards. 

Job Overview: 

The Global Payroll Lead will manage a team of three Payroll Specialists based in the Philippines and act as the key liaison between the offshore team and U.S. finance leadership. This position requires in-depth knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations- especially for California and Georgia- and hands-on experience in multi-state payroll processing. The ideal candidate will be LATAM-based, experienced in remote leadership, and motivated by process improvement and global team coordination. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Payroll Oversight: 

• Lead and supervise daily payroll operations for U.S. employees, ensuring timeliness and accuracy 

• Maintain and audit payroll records for multi-state compliance, focusing on CA and GA requirements 

• Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies, garnishments, and tax-related issues 

• Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related questions across time zones 

Team Leadership: 

• Oversee a team of three Payroll Specialists located in the Philippines 

• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to improve performance and efficiency 

• Create standardized documentation, checklists, and training materials 

Compliance Management: 

• Ensure strict adherence to U.S. federal and state payroll regulations (FLSA, IRS codes, wage laws) 

• Monitor and implement changes related to state-specific regulations, including California’s meal/rest rules and Georgia’s tax laws 

• Support audit readiness and ensure payroll compliance documentation is up to date 

Systems & Process Optimization: 

• Manage payroll systems using Paychex Flex 

• Maintain strong documentation practices and improve workflow tools 

• Collaborate with U.S. finance and HR teams to improve cross-functional processes 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll operations, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or team lead capacity 

• Proven experience handling multi-state payroll, including California and Georgia 

• Proficiency in Paychex Flex or similar systems 

• Strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets for data validation and reporting 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax laws (FICA, FUTA, W-2, W-4), wage garnishments, and audit standards 

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Experience managing remote teams and coordinating across time zones 

• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently 

Key Competencies: 

• Payroll accuracy and compliance 

• Leadership and mentorship of offshore teams 

• Remote operations management 

• Strategic thinking and process improvement 

• Confidentiality and discretion 

• Cross-cultural communication