Sr. Director, Global Payroll

Vontier

74d • $164,800 - $225,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Director of Global Payroll and Compliance to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of payroll operations and regulatory human resource/payroll compliance across all countries where the company operates. This leader ensures timely, accurate payroll delivery; maintains rigorous controls and audit-readiness; drives payroll system and process transformation; and partners cross-functionally to mitigate risk and support global growth. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of payroll technology and laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–12 years of progressive payroll experience with at least 5 years leading global payroll and compliance operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex global payroll programs covering multiple countries and employment types (employees, contractors, contingent workers).
• Strong track record with payroll systems implementations and integrations (Workday Payroll, ADP, SAP, UKG, or similar).
• Deep knowledge of international payroll regulations, statutory reporting, tax withholding, social contributions, and data privacy requirements.
• Experience establishing SOX controls and passing external/internal payroll audits.
• Proven vendor management experience, including outsourcing relationships and SLA governance.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all functions and levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll operations end-to-end, including payroll processing, tax withholdings, statutory contributions, garnishments, and payroll-related reporting across all legal entities.
• Own global payroll compliance and governance: ensure adherence to local labor laws, statutory filing requirements, tax rules, social security regulations, and data privacy (e.g., GDPR).
• Build and maintain robust internal controls, SOX-compliant processes, standardized procedures, and comprehensive documentation. Lead payroll audits and respond to audit findings.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers, PEOs, tax advisors, and other vendors; negotiate SLAs and contracts and oversee performance and remediation.
• Drive global payroll transformation and system strategy (Workday, ADP, SAP, UKG, etc.), including implementations, upgrades, integrations with HRIS/benefits/timekeeping, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Tax, and regional operations on payroll-related projects (M&A integrations, country expansions, compensation changes, equity payouts) to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing global payroll and compliance team; set priorities, coach talent, and define service levels for regional payroll centers.
• Establish and monitor key metrics and SLAs (payroll accuracy, on-time rates, cost per payroll transaction, audit remediation timelines) and deliver regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for payroll risk management and escalation; design business continuity and disaster recovery plans for payroll operations.
• Provide strategic input on compensation, benefits, tax, and workforce planning initiatives from a payroll and compliance perspective.

Benefits

• Premium suite of health and wellness programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo.
• Coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays each year.
• Eligibility to participate in annual and long-term incentive plans.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees