Payroll Manager Dallas, Texas

Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive.

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We’re seeking a dynamic and growth-minded professional to join Momentum as a Payroll Lead, responsible for overseeing and assisting with the preparation, analysis, and processing of semi-monthly and monthly domestic and international payrolls. This role will play a key role in ensuring global payroll accuracy, compliance, and process excellence across multiple regions.
This is a full-time role based in our Dallas Office at The Link: 2601 Olive Street, Dallas, TX, where amazing people, data & insights, and perpetual innovation converge to shape the future of digital commerce.

• Prepare, analyze, and process semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for U.S. and select international entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Assist with international payroll coordination, working with local payroll vendors and regional partners to ensure accurate payments and adherence to local regulations.
• Ensure timely settlement of payrolls, including validation of files transmitted to ADP and other payroll systems.
• Generate and review reports for validation and reconciliation before and after payroll processing.
• Support final termination payments in compliance with company policy and local laws.
• Upload and verify expense and payroll-related transactions in Workday accurately.
• Research and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Handle complex payroll functions, including garnishments, tax adjustments, and retroactive pay.
• Initiate manual checks and stop payments when necessary, ensuring accuracy and documentation.
• Monitor payroll metrics, maintain key performance indicators, and support process audits.
• Lead efforts to strengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews to ensure data integrity and security across all payroll systems.
• Contribute to the documentation and continuous improvement of payroll processes and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of tax reconciliations and reporting, including quarterly and year-end activities (Forms 940, 941, and related filings).
• Support system testing, configuration updates, and enhancement projects for payroll-related platforms.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide leadership through expertise, mentorship, and influence, offering guidance to peers and cross-departmental teams.
• Participate in departmental special projects, audits, and analyses as assigned.
• This is currently an individual contributor role

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required;
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including exposure to both U.S. and international payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with Workday Payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, providing direction, training, and guidance without direct supervisory…