Overview
The organization is seeking a Director, Global Payroll to lead and develop the global payroll delivery team and optimize payroll processing across 15+ countries. Reporting to the VP, Finance Strategy & Operations, this role will drive AI-enabled process innovation and continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
This position partners with HR, Finance, Legal, and Technology to ensure global payroll is compliant, employee-centric, and continually evolving through intelligent automation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll in 15+ countries in accordance with global policies, procedures, and legislative compliance requirements (including tax and labor laws).
- Partner with HR and the Transformation Office to enhance automation between Workday HRIS and ADP, and other third-party benefit providers, streamlining processes and improving payroll accuracy.
- Lead evaluation, adoption, and implementation of AI tools and advanced automation tools to streamline payroll processing, error detection, and reporting.
- Manage setup of payroll for newly established entities and support expansion into new regions, including integration of payroll systems through M&A activities.
- Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the payroll team by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and process re-engineering.
- Provide prompt, friendly, and efficient employee support, ensuring payroll issues are escalated and resolved, including AI-enabled root-cause analysis and predictive solutions.
- Motivate and develop a high-functioning global payroll team, instilling best practices and promoting continuous learning.
- Report executive KPI’s to the CFO on key payroll metrics.
- Enhance and maintain robust internal controls, including adoption of AI-supported anomaly detection and compliance checks.
- Oversee department structure and workload to maximize efficiency.
- Monitor and implement changes in global payroll legislation, proactively updating systems and processes accordingly.
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of required payroll returns and issuance of W-2 and equivalent forms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, Finance, or a related field.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
- 10+ years of payroll experience with 5+ years of leadership experience in a global company.
- Demonstrated experience with global expansion, payroll setup, and M&A integrations.
- Strong technical knowledge of global tax, reporting, and payroll compliance.
- Deep experience with ADP Workforce Now, Celergo, and Workday HRIS.
- Demonstrated success leading payroll transformation initiatives, including intelligent automation, finance outsourcing, and AI adoption.
- Strong leadership skills with a willingness to take a hands-on approach as needed.
- Proven excellence in customer service, team development, and operational delivery.
- Experience driving change management and digital transformation in a global setting.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- Base salary range (United States): $180,000 - $200,000
- Target annual bonus: 20% of base salary, based on individual and company performance
Additional compensation includes:
- Monthly Connectivity Plus stipend: $150
- Annual home office reimbursement: $200
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
- Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
- Career development and education assistance
Location
United States
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Additional Information
This position involves access to software/technology subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.