Payroll Director

Airbus•Herndon, VA

2d•$165,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Payroll Director to join its Human Resources team in Herndon, Virginia. The Director of Payroll Administration leads the payroll team and works with stakeholders to redefine, standardize, and operationalize payroll solutions for Airbus Americas and its affiliates, delivering a high-quality employee pay experience. The role reports to the Head of HR & Work Place Shared Services and leads a team of payroll professionals. The position is responsible for payroll team leadership and development; coordinating payroll integration for acquisitions; managing projects and system implementations; setting the strategy for payroll operations, timekeeping, payroll tax, and payroll accounting/general ledger integration; and ensuring accuracy, data security, labor-law adherence, and regulatory compliance. The director collaborates with internal and external partners, oversees service levels and payroll KPIs, and identifies opportunities to improve practices, systems, and organizational effectiveness. The role is based onsite in Herndon, Virginia, with 10% domestic travel. The stated salary range is $165,000–$200,000 per year, subject to geographic and individual factors. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; the company states it does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
10 or more years of payroll experience with increasing responsibility.
15 or more years of progressive HR and/or finance experience.
5 or more years of leadership experience.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including daily computer and document use, communication, sitting, standing, and walking; carrying and lifting up to 30 pounds several times a week; and occasional squatting or kneeling.
Appropriate hearing and eye protection may be required when visiting the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Tax Law, or International Law.
Payroll tax experience.
Payroll implementation experience.
Experience working in a multifunctional international environment.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
PHR, SPHR, or SHRM certification.

Responsibilities

Direct, develop, and maintain the payroll team and its performance.
Coach and mentor payroll team members to improve operational excellence and develop experienced talent.
Create and deliver training for staff on existing and new systems.
Recruit, select, orient, and train payroll staff.
Build and maintain strong business relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
Coordinate and manage payroll integration for acquisitions.
Create and maintain project plans, risk logs, and reports to inform the team and leadership.
Diagnose payroll issues and design needs, and recommend improvements to HRIS and payroll systems for integrations.
Partner with team members to develop procedures for new and unique business needs.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on full-life-cycle implementation of payroll, time-off, and time-and-attendance systems.
Define and manage payroll operations strategy, including payroll, timekeeping, payroll tax, and payroll accounting/general ledger integration.
Partner with internal and external parties on strategic opportunities and enabling technologies.
Review current practices and organizational effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement and adoption of best practices.
Apply negotiation, collaboration, and change-management skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure accuracy, labor-law adherence, and regulatory compliance.
Audit and oversee team activities and processes to meet internal, external, and government compliance standards.
Ensure payroll service standards and KPI performance meet service-level agreements.
Ensure data security and integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, which may include profit-sharing schemes.
Retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, including personal time and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Medical insurance, including traditional and high-deductible health plans.
Prescription insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Disability insurance, including short- and long-term coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Supplemental benefit coverages.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Tuition assistance.
Performance-based bonuses.
Upskilling and development opportunities through Leadership University, including access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, certifications, career-path development, accelerated development programs, and national and international mobility.