Director, Global Payroll
About The Position
The Director, Global Payroll will lead and develop the global payroll delivery team to optimize and process payroll across numerous countries. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance Strategy & Operations, we are looking for a forward-thinking, innovation-driven leader who embraces technology and continuous improvement to transform our global payroll operations. This role will drive AI-enabled process innovation, leveraging platforms like Workday HR, ADP Workforce Now and Celergo, and emerging automation tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This leader will serve as a strategic partner to HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology, ensuring global payroll is compliant, employee-centric, and continuously evolving through technology and intelligent automation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of over payroll experience with 5+ years of leadership experience in a global company.
- Demonstrated experience with global expansion, payroll setup, and M&A integrations.
- Strong technical knowledge of global tax, reporting, and payroll compliance.
- Deep experience with ADP Workforce Now and Celergo and Workday HRIS;
- Demonstrated success leading payroll transformation initiatives, including intelligent automation, finance outsourcing, and AI adoption.
- Strong leadership skills with a willingness to take a hands-on approach as needed.
- Proven excellence in customer service, team development, and operational delivery.
- Experience driving change management and digital transformation in a global setting.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of the Company’s payroll in 15+ countries, in accordance with global policies, procedures, and legislative compliance requirements (including tax and labor laws).
- Partner with HR and our Transformation Office to enhance automation between Workday HRIS and ADP and other third party benefit providers to streamline processes and improve payroll accuracy.
- Lead the evaluation, adoption, and implementation of AI tools and advanced automation tools to streamline payroll processing, error detection, and reporting.
- Manage setup of payroll for newly established entities and support expansion into new regions, including integration of payroll systems through M&A activities.
- Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the payroll team; identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process re-engineering.
- Provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees and ensure payroll issues are escalated and resolved, including AI-enabled root cause analysis and predictive solutions.
- Motivate and develop a high-functioning global payroll team, instilling best practices and promoting continuous learning.
- Report executive KPI’s to the CFO on key payroll metrics.
- Enhance and maintain robust internal controls, including adoption of AI-supported anomaly detection and compliance checks.
- Oversee department structure and workload to maximize efficiency.
- Monitor and implement changes in global payroll legislation, proactively updating systems and processes accordingly.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of required payroll returns and issuance of W-2 and equivalent forms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
- Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
- Career development and education assistance
- A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
- An annual $200 home office reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
