Vice President, Payroll

: Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation. What we do: As a recognized leader in providing Private Markets Investment and Technology Solutions to clients across the globe, we manage approximately $134.9 billion in discretionary assets and have oversight of an additional $821.2 billion in non-discretionary assets as of December 31, 2024. The Opportunity: As Vice President, Payroll, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Payroll and Time Processing operation at Hamilton Lane. You will drive the strategic direction for the Payroll team to deliver a best-in-class experience for all employees in a fast-growing, multinational company. Additionally, you will drive process change and standardize Payroll practices across all locations, making a lasting impact across our organization. Your responsibilities will be to:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, benefits, and pay distribution across various time zones and currencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international payroll laws, regulations, and company policies
• Strategically lead the Global Payroll team, investing in development of the team through effective goal setting and establishing metrics for tracking success
• Create and enhance sustainable processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement within the Payroll and time functions to increase efficiency and reduce errors
• Develop, implement, and manage financial controls and processes for the Payroll team
• Build strong partnerships with internal business partners (HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Accounting) to provide employees with an exceptional Payroll experience
• Act as the Payroll leader on Workday and Cloud Pay system implementations, upgrades, and projects to enhance our HRIS and Payroll systems
• Generate comprehensive Payroll reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
• Evaluate and manage relationships with external payroll providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality service delivery
• Lead month-end close, including reviewing/approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll accruals.

Your background will include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of Payroll experience with 3+ years of team development and management experience
• Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations, practices, and procedures with proven experience managing complex payroll operations in a multinational environment
• Global payroll experience utilizing Workday and Cloud Pay
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide excellent service to employees at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including leading complex cross-functional projects
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Experience working in the financial services industry with a knowledge of commission structure and carry structure a plus.

Benefits At Hamilton Lane, our benefits philosophy is simple. To provide our employees with a competitive suite of benefits and services to help navigate through the complexities and challenges of working, living, raising a family, and eventually retiring. To do this, Hamilton Lane offers the following benefits: Enhancing Your Physical and Emotional Health

• Employees have access to healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.

Developing Your Career

• Tuition and certification reimbursement program are available along with continual education and development trainings for you to grow with Hamilton Lane.

Supporting Your Family & Community

• For our communities, Hamilton Lane provides paid time off to volunteer and compensates for referring qualified candidates that join our team.
• For growing families, we offer an adoption reimbursement program, paid time off for new parents and newlyweds, and provide travel support for nursing parents.

Safeguarding Your Financial Wellbeing

• Contributes to retirement programs and offers an employee stock purchasing plan.
• Competitive compensation package with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

We offer a competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k plan, Life and Disability Insurances, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Health Club Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts. Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means.