Global Payroll & Admin

SAMY is a global network of independent marketing and communications agencies, using research, technology, strategy, creativity, and performance to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions and drive growth for brands. With over 1000 employees in 15+ offices across 18 countries (Europe, U.S., Latin America) and operating in 55 markets, SAMY serves over 100 leading clients, specializing in award-winning, end-to-end digital campaigns.

Role Mission
We are looking for a Global Payroll Manager to lead and scale our global payroll model across all SAMY countries.
This role will own the governance, implementation, and continuous optimization of our global payroll framework, working closely with ADP Celergo as our global payroll provider.
The mission goes beyond payroll execution: it is about building a centralized, controlled, and scalable Global Payroll Engine that enables international growth, ensures full compliance, strengthens financial accuracy, and drives operational efficiency across all regions.

Job Functions

• Lead the global payroll rollout across LATAM (Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia) in partnership with ADP Celergo, ensuring successful implementation, transition, and stabilization.

• Oversee payroll operations across multiple European entities (Spain, UK, Portugal, and Italy), acting as the global owner of the payroll model with ADP Celergo and other providers.

• Standardize and harmonize global payroll calendars, cut-offs, approval workflows, pay elements, processes, and documentation across all countries.

• Ensure full legal, tax, and statutory compliance in every jurisdiction, partnering with local advisors where required.

• Guarantee data integrity between HRIS (Personio) and payroll systems, ensuring accurate integrations and reconciliation processes, in close collaboration with Finance.

• Drive payroll governance and internal controls, including validation checks, reporting accuracy, and audit readiness.

• Support M&A activities and new country expansions from a payroll and HR administration perspective, ensuring scalable setup and compliance alignment.

• Lead automation initiatives and integrations with other systems (Personio, Netsuite) to reduce manual interventions, improve efficiency, and enhance payroll accuracy.