VP, Global Payroll

Synchrony•Stamford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Global Payroll leads Synchrony’s global payroll delivery across the United States, Canada, India, and the Philippines. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while partnering closely with in-country payroll teams and vendors to drive consistent governance, process alignment, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including multi-country payroll oversight (US plus at least one of India/Philippines strongly preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or in lieu of degree, 6 years equivalent Payroll experience/certification
Extensive knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
Expertise in payroll controls, audit readiness, and reconciliations
Demonstrated experience validating payroll tax filings and statutory compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-risk operational processes
Strong understanding of payroll systems, integrations, and data governance (HRIS-to-payroll-to-GL)
Experience leading payroll transformation, standardization, and automation initiatives at scale
Familiarity with SOX controls and regulated/financial services environments
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required
You must be 18 years or older
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday payroll module
High ownership and attention to detail; strong risk and control mindset
Clear communication with strong stakeholder management
Analytical problem solving; ability to interpret financial and operational data
Ability to operate effectively across cultures, time zones, and regulatory environments
Professional certifications: CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), CPA, or equivalent regional credential
Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet, database and other software applications

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the US, Canada, India, and the Philippines, ensuring consistent service delivery and performance
Establish and maintain global payroll and time tracking policies and procedures aligned with local regulatory requirements
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across regions and coordinate timely implementation with vendors and internal partners
Own payroll governance and accuracy, including control design, review/validation practices, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across global processes and vendors
Serve as the global escalation owner for complex payroll risks and incidents, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder alignment
Oversee payroll-related accounting coordination to ensure alignment between payroll outputs and financial reporting requirements
Manage payroll vendor performance and relationships, ensuring accountability, service quality, and alignment with operational standards
Partner with HR, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and vendors to ensure end-to-end process integrity
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.