Manager, Global Payroll at E.L.F. BEAUTY

About the Company e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare. In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Position Summary The Global Payroll Manager (APAC) will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and play a key role in scaling our India Global Payroll Operations Team, supporting North America, Europe, and APAC, with opportunities to expand as our global operations continues to grow. This position is ideal for a hands-on payroll leader with deep knowledge of APAC statutory compliance, experience managing multi-country payrolls, and a proven track record of driving operational excellence through business process design, automation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end payroll operations, compliance, and transformation for the APAC region. • Provide operational oversight of payroll processing across key global markets (North America, Europe, and APAC). • Build and manage a high-performing India-based payroll operations team supporting multiple regions. • Serve as the regional expert on payroll legislation, tax compliance, and statutory reporting for the APAC region. • Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll execution and issue resolution. • Establish and maintain payroll process documentation, KPIs, and audit controls, including SOX. • Drive operational efficiency through automation, standardization, and process improvements. • Support system configuration and enhancement initiatives, working with global IT and vendor partners. • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee experience excellence. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. • 8-12 years of payroll experience with 3+ years leading regional or multi-country payrolls. • In-depth knowledge of APAC statutory payroll requirements (India, China, etc.). • Proven success leading payroll or business transformation initiatives focused on automation, process optimization, and efficiency within a complex, multi-country environment and systems (ADP, SAP, BamboHR, or other HR Information Systems, etc.). • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage and analyze complex data and compliance requirements. • Experience with payroll, finance, and HR systems such as ADP, SAP, and BambooHR or other HR Information Systems. • Experience performing root cause analysis, identifying process gaps, and implementing corrective and preventative actions to ensure consistent quality and compliance. • Experience in process improvement and automation (e.g., robotic process automation (RPA), robotic desktop automation (RDA), AI, Machine Learning, Microsoft Automation Tools, etc.). • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion. e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.