Senior Director, Global Payroll

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

📋 Description

• Lead, transform, and modernize the comprehensive global payroll function across more than 30 countries by employing a hybrid delivery model that includes in-house payroll processing and third-party payroll partners.

• Ensure that payroll processing is timely, accurate, and compliant across all regions.

• Establish uniform global payroll standards while accommodating local statutory requirements.

• Act as the owner of payroll governance, controls, and operational excellence.

• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate payroll processes on a global scale.

• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing manual tasks, enhancing controls, and improving employee experience.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions for recurring payroll challenges.

• Oversee any payroll technology initiatives, including the optimization of Dayforce and third-party payroll providers.

• Collaborate with HRIS to enhance integration, data quality, reporting, and automation.

• Utilize technology to boost efficiency, controls, employee self-service, and payroll accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with global payroll regulations, tax obligations, wage and hour laws, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Manage the payroll control environment, ensuring adherence to SOX requirements and internal audit standards.

• Develop, maintain, and continually enhance payroll policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors during audits and compliance reviews.

• Build, develop, and motivate a high-performing global payroll organization.

• Evaluate organizational capabilities and lead team restructuring to enhance effectiveness, scalability, and accountability.

• Set clear performance expectations while coaching and developing the team.

• Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including global payroll responsibilities across multiple countries.

• Proven experience in leading payroll organizations within multinational companies.

• Extensive expertise in implementing and optimizing Dayforce Payroll or similar global HCM/payroll platforms.

• A strong track record in leading process improvement, automation, and payroll transformation initiatives.

• In-depth understanding of global payroll compliance, tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.

• A strategic thinker capable of actively addressing operational challenges.

• Experience in restructuring organizations and building high-performing payroll teams.

• Experience in managing third-party payroll providers and global vendor relationships.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities at once.

• Highly collaborative with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Data-driven decision maker with robust analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to create clarity, simplify complexity, and execute with urgency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• A supportive and inclusive company culture.