Director, Global Payroll Tax

BNY Mellon • New York, NY

8h • $130,000 - $240,000

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’
growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart
of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s
investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough
technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that
redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet
advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of
finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of
something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Global Payroll Tax
to join our Global Payroll team. This role is located in New York.

The Director, Global Payroll Tax is a strategic and technical leader responsible
for the governance, design, and execution of payroll tax operations across all
jurisdictions in which the company operates. This role owns global payroll tax
compliance, risk management, and transformation strategy, ensuring accurate,
timely, and compliant payroll tax outcomes while enabling scalable growth,
automation, and regulatory readiness.

This leader partners closely with Finance, Corporate Tax, Payroll Accounting,
Legal, HR, Payroll Operations, and Technology to translate complex regulatory
requirements into sustainable operating models, controls, and systems. The role
serves as the enterprise authority on payroll tax matters, advising executive
leadership on tax exposure, regulatory change, and strategic workforce
decisions.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of progressive payroll tax experience in a large, complex, multinational organization and/or Big 4/global advisory environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of global payroll tax programs and proven experience resolving complex payroll tax accounting issues, including historical imbalances and audit findings.
• Deep knowledge of global payroll tax regulations, employment tax frameworks, payroll and finance systems, and equity compensation taxation.
• Strong executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience partnering closely with CFO, Controller, Head of Tax, and Internal Audit.

Nice To Haves

• Audit, controls, and SOX experience strongly preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred; JD, LLM (Tax), or equivalent also valued.
• Experience supporting M&A, global expansion, or large-scale payroll and finance transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global payroll tax strategy, balancing compliance, risk mitigation, financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Establish and maintain a global payroll tax governance control framework, including policies, standards, reconciliation requirements, and escalation models.
• Lead global payroll tax compliance, risk management, audit readiness, and transformation initiatives across all jurisdictions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Corporate Tax, Payroll Accounting, Legal, HR, Payroll Operations, and Technology to translate complex regulatory requirements into sustainable operating models, controls, and systems.

Benefits

• BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
• We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees