Ares Management · 1 day ago
Vice President, Global Payroll Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expAres Management is a leading global alternative investment manager committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Vice President of Global Payroll to oversee payroll processing across all countries, ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with various departments to support business growth.
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Responsibilities
Provide support for Ares global payroll strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Be a strategic leader who excels at bridging global operations and local execution
Establish global payroll governance and risk frameworks to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
Drive global standardization while accommodating local regulatory requirements
Partner with the Head of Global Payroll on the transition of payrolls to the firm’s standard global payroll platform
Manage payroll accounting, reporting, and reconciliations in partnership with Finance and Accounting teams
Process owner for US tax compliance across the States in which we have employees
Partner with HRIS to monitor, enhance, and maintain the firm’s integrations with payroll and other ERP systems
Stay abreast of changes in international labor, tax, and employment laws
Lead internal and external audits of payroll processes and systems
Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR)
Partner with Legal and Compliance on country-specific payroll practices
Oversee global payroll systems and automation initiatives, with a specific focus on standardizing the CloudPay payroll process
Partner with HRIS to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient payroll infrastructure
Streamline and enhance payroll processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Leverage analytics to identify trends, improve accuracy, and support workforce planning
Lead efforts to develop, review, and enhance payroll process documentation
Manage global payroll service providers and third-party vendors, ensuring performance and service-level agreement (SLA) adherence
Act as a trusted advisor to the Global Head of Payroll on payroll-related matters
Serve as an escalation point for critical payroll issues worldwide
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Mentor and coach team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
10+ years of Global Payroll experience within Workday and ADP
Proven experience managing payroll across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM
Expertise in payroll compliance, global taxation, and social insurance contributions
Strong track record of vendor management and international partnerships
Deep knowledge of international payroll legislation and best practices
Proficiency in global payroll systems (e.g., ADP Streamline, Workday, CloudPay, Safeguard)
Strong financial acumen and understanding of payroll accounting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Global Payroll Management Certificate, or equivalent
Experience within the Financial Services industry
Experience leading large-scale payroll system implementations and transformations
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Rx
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
Access to a world-class medical advisory team
A mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
A mindfulness and wellbeing app
Financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
New parent leave
Reproductive and adoption assistance
Emergency backup care
Matching gift program
Education sponsorship program
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
Alternative Credit Investor
2026-01-08
Private Equity Wire
2026-01-06
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