Vice President, Payroll

Gartner • Stamford, CT

1d • $129,000 - $179,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About this role: Gartner is seeking a Vice President, Payroll to lead the Gartner payroll function globally. This role will drive operational excellence in payroll, delivering a seamless customer experience to our global Gartner Associate population. This person will be a critical leader within the Finance function. What you will do: Manage the Payroll Function globally supporting over 20,000 Gartner Associates located in ~40 countries. Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure high performance and professional growth. Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state and international associates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and IT departments to streamline payroll processes and integrate payroll systems with other business platforms. Manage relationships with external vendors and payroll service providers. Partner closely with stakeholders in Finance, HR, Legal, and Compliance to ensure smooth payroll operations while mitigating risk. Own and manage a hybrid service model with a combination of team members and external vendors. Drive and support continuous improvement by supporting management initiatives and developing and documenting new processes. Provide experience and guidance across the pillars of customer experience, technology, and compliance. Review processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency/accuracy and implement solutions. Present and provide updates to the most senior levels of the organization. Establish visionary controls by leveraging technology to oversee timely, accurate, and compliant payroll operations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of payroll and/or payroll operations experience
• Global payroll experience, including leading a global team
• An action oriented mindset, including balancing tradeoffs, a willingness to roll up your sleeve and do what it takes to get things done.
• Ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders across the organization
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead/influence cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization and work collaboratively in a matrixed environment
• A customer service mindset
• Strong data and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a culture that thrives on feedback and seeks opportunities to stretch outside of one’s comfort zone.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADP, including GlobalView and Celergo, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Payroll Function globally supporting over 20,000 Gartner Associates located in ~40 countries.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state and international associates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and IT departments to streamline payroll processes and integrate payroll systems with other business platforms.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and payroll service providers.
• Partner closely with stakeholders in Finance, HR, Legal, and Compliance to ensure smooth payroll operations while mitigating risk.
• Own and manage a hybrid service model with a combination of team members and external vendors.
• Drive and support continuous improvement by supporting management initiatives and developing and documenting new processes.
• Provide experience and guidance across the pillars of customer experience, technology, and compliance.
• Review processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency/accuracy and implement solutions.
• Present and provide updates to the most senior levels of the organization.
• Establish visionary controls by leveraging technology to oversee timely, accurate, and compliant payroll operations.

Benefits

• Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• generous PTO
• a 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed