Director, Global Payroll

Flexport • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

At Flexport, we're on a mission to simplify global trade, and that starts with ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time—every time. As the Director of Global Payroll, you'll lead a high-impact function responsible for managing and optimizing our global payroll operations across multiple regions, including the U.S., APAC, and EMEA. This is more than just payroll processing; you'll be a strategic leader, ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and leveraging Workday integrations to enhance efficiency. You'll be the go-to expert for leadership and People Ops, providing insights on payroll, tax processing, and policy matters while navigating a fast-paced, ever-evolving global landscape. If you thrive on solving complex payroll challenges, optimizing systems, and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to have you on board!

Requirements

• BA/BS and 10+ years of experience in payroll, accounting, human resources, business studies or related field.
• 5+ years of global accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency with Workday Payroll software (3+ years) is required.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Proficient in Excel (Vlookups, pivot tables, etc) and Google Apps.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global payroll function and develop team members including individuals in US, APAC and EMEA.
• Review, approve and settle the biweekly and monthly global payrolls (15+/month).
• Respond to management inquiries on flux analysis, bank debits, payroll reporting, tax analysis and/or general payroll questions.
• Review/Audit payroll related information and processes entered into Workday to ensure accurate wage processing and most effective use of the Workday platform.
• Assist in periodic audits and reporting requests as needed and take necessary steps to correct any discrepancies.
• Project manage special projects as assigned such as documenting workflows, registering in new states for payroll taxation, improving processes/procedures and/or implementing a global payroll provider.
• Assure that all outside systems are integrating into Workday efficiently.
• Work with internal team and vendors to ensure HR, Benefits and Payroll changes are processed, accurate funding occurs for all accounts, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, month-end close support is completed.
• Support System Integrations between HR and Global Payroll Systems.
• Test new set up, system enhancements, system updates and integrations affecting global payroll.
• Meet tight deadlines and prioritize competing workloads.
• Collaborate well as a team member and work autonomously as conflicts and challenges arise.
• Has experience with payroll compliance matters, such as tax withholding for international or multi-state jurisdictions (including Canada), garnishments, and key annual audits (worker's compensation and external financial audits).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree