Payroll Manager, Western Hemisphere

Job Description 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