Senior Payroll Partner
McLarens · Atlanta, Georgia · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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Senior Payroll Partner
Date: Jun 15, 2026
Location:
Atlanta - Remote, GA, US
Company Brand: McLarens
Purpose
The Senior Payroll Partner is responsible for leading and managing payroll operations across assigned regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support payroll governance, continuous improvement, and a seamless employee experience. This is a fast-paced, highly demanding role that requires managing multiple projects and processes concurrently while continuously meeting deadlines.
Key Accountabilities
Payroll Operations & Delivery
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple regions/countries
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Manage payroll calendars, controls, and reconciliations
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness across payroll processes
Partner with Finance and Legal on compliance-related matters
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers
Partner with HR, Finance, and People Ops teams on payroll-related matters
Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues
Data Accuracy & Reporting
Ensure data accuracy between HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors), payroll systems, and finance systems
Provide payroll reporting, analytics, and insights to leadership
Support audits and data validation activities
Process Improvement & Transformation
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations (e.g., payroll/HRIS)
Drive standardization and automation across global payroll operations
Employee Experience
Ensure timely and accurate responses to employee payroll inquiries
Partner with HR to improve payroll communication and transparency
Support employee lifecycle events impacting payroll (hires, terminations, bonuses, etc.)
Experience And Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
7+ years of payroll experience, with global or multi-country exposure preferred?
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, multi state tax, and regulatory requirements
Experience working with payroll vendors and HRIS systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, ADP)
Proven ability to manage complex payroll operations in a global environment
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Analytical mindset with problem-solving capability
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment
Reporting Line
Reports to: Director of People Ops / Head of Payroll / Finance (depending on structure)
Working Environment
Global role supporting multiple regions with US based employees
Requires collaboration across time zones
The workplace
Since 1932, we’ve been who people turn to in tough times. That’s a huge responsibility. It’s also a
huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services
firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local
expertise.
Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural
resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our
development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and
reach new heights. And we’ve got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an
average of over 20 years' experience.
We’re building a culture where talent shines. Where ambition is everything. And people come first.
It's your career, so why compromise?
What Drives Us
At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the
communities we serve.
- Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
- Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
- Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.
The Benefits
Our people live by a shared set of values: Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Thought
Leadership, and Accountability. Together, they contribute to an inclusive culture that will help you
thrive.
Here’s What Else We Offer
- Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
- Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth
opportunities.
- Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work,
flexible schedule where applicable).
- Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.
Individual progress, globa…