Director of Global Payroll (Remote - DC Based) 16788150

Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC

51d•$175,000•Remote

About The Position

Director of Global Payroll (Remote – DC Based) Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a high‑growth, publicly traded technology organization to identify a Director of Global Payroll . This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to build and lead the global payroll function as the company continues to scale. The organization supports approximately 1,500 employees globally and is currently implementing Workday. This role is ideal for a senior‑level global payroll leader with a build‑from‑scratch mindset who can operate both strategically and hands‑on in a fast‑moving environment. Position Highlights New role with full ownership of the global payroll function Remote opportunity, with preference for candidates based in the DC area Global employee population of approximately 1,500 employees Workday implementation underway High‑visibility role with the ability to build processes, structure, and team from the ground up

Requirements

Deep experience leading global payroll in a complex or high‑growth environment
Proven ability to build payroll functions rather than inherit them
Strong understanding of global payroll compliance and governance
Experience with Workday payroll strongly preferred
Comfortable in a startup‑style, fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

Build, design, and lead the global payroll function across multiple jurisdictions
Oversee global payroll operations, controls, and compliance
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT
Lead and support the Workday payroll implementation
Develop scalable processes and infrastructure to support rapid growth
Establish and grow the payroll team and external vendor relationships
Move beyond processing to create a best‑in‑class global payroll operation