Director, Global Payroll Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement Ball’s global payroll operations strategy.

• Ensure payroll services are accurate, compliant, and efficient across all regions.

• Create governance frameworks and manage compliance risks associated with payroll.

• Design strategic roadmaps with measurable outcomes for payroll efficiency.

• Collaborate with Legal, Audit, and Compliance to enhance controls.

• Standardize global payroll processes through automation, AI, and self-service tools.

• Lead the consolidation of payroll platforms and services.

• Ensure timely resolution of payroll issues, employee support, and adherence to consistent payroll practices.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing processing times and errors.

• Utilize data analytics to monitor performance and enhance payroll services.

• Oversee vendor selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation.

• Build and cultivate a high-performing payroll team.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for performance assessment.

• Provide training, coaching, and career development opportunities.

• Advise stakeholders and communicate insights on payroll trends, challenges, and achievements.

• Align payroll processes with business operations, compliance requirements, policies, and cost controls.

• Manage the payroll function budget and perform cost analysis.

• Negotiate vendor contracts and implement strategies for cost savings.

• Report to the VP, Global Business Services, and collaborate with the Director, Global Process and Technology Owner.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in global payroll management, workforce administration, or shared services leadership.

• In-depth knowledge of global labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll governance frameworks.

• Experience in managing global payroll teams, vendors, and compliance within a matrixed organization.

• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive payroll transformation while optimizing payroll operations.

• Extensive understanding of global payroll operations, governance, service delivery models, and payroll compliance across various countries and regions.

• Strong familiarity with payroll legislation, employment taxation, statutory reporting, internal controls, audit requirements, and risk management principles.

• Thorough comprehension of payroll processes and their integration with HR, Time & Attendance, Finance, Benefits, Equity, and related workforce management functions.

• Knowledgeable about global business services operating models, vendor management, service governance, and methodologies for continuous improvement.

• Insight into organizational change, business transformation, and emerging trends in payroll, workforce, and regulatory compliance.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation plan.

• Comprehensive benefits structure.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Regular travel to Ball facilities may be required.