Associate Director – US Payroll, Executive Payroll

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Accurately process salaries in a timely manner in line with the payroll calendar.

• Oversee taxes, deductions, and employee benefits management.

• Distribute salaries via payroll vendors and treasury services.

• Securely deliver payslips and maintain payroll documentation.

• Ensure compliance with taxation and labor laws.

• Conduct internal and external audits and reporting in accordance with governance standards.

• Maintain records and safeguard payroll data as per legal and organizational directives.

• Oversee the implementation of payroll software and HRIS integration with HR and finance systems.

• Support and lead the implementation and transformation projects for global payroll systems.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors for efficient project execution.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance payroll operations.

• Analyze data to mitigate risks, discover trends, and guide project planning.

• Assist HR Services with Level 2 payroll escalations and query resolutions.

• Ensure the team is aware of operational rhythms and procedures.

• Utilize metrics, SLAs, analytics, dashboards, and data to boost efficiency.

• Manage incidents effectively.

⛳️ Requirements

• Hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll operations.

• Capability to drive payroll standardization to global SOPs while ensuring local compliance.

• Understanding of industry best practices.

• Ability to apply agile project management principles in payroll transformation initiatives.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Skill to educate teams on new payroll processes and technologies.

• Knowledge of global, regional, and local payroll legislation.

• Experience in implementing internal controls, audits, and forensic payroll audits.

• Familiarity with GDPR, SOC 1, ISO 27001, and other security standards.

• Experience with cloud-based payroll solutions such as SAP, Workday, ADP, or EY.

• Competence in tracking payroll costs, accuracy, efficiency, cycle times, employee experience, and compliance KPIs.

• Proficiency in predictive analytics for labor and payroll cost forecasting.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodologies.

• Experience in vendor SLA management and global workforce compliance.

• Fiscal competence in managing payroll budgets and optimizing payroll expenditures.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to employee learning programs featuring industry certifications from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and more.

• A company-wide platform for volunteering and charitable giving.

• Opportunities to donate, initiate fundraisers, volunteer, and connect with over 2 million non-profit organizations.

• Benefits that promote employee choice, diversity, well-being, and family support.

• Medical or religious accommodations available for eligible employees.

• Opportunities for both professional and personal development.

• Chances to collaborate with colleagues and engage in global projects.