Global Payroll Leadership

Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across multiple geographies within a shared services model
Build, manage, and develop high-performing payroll teams across regions
Act as the global escalation point for complex payroll issues and risk events
Ensure alignment between local execution and global payroll standards

Governance, Controls & Compliance

Establish and maintain robust payroll governance frameworks, including SOPs and controls
Ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements
Partner with internal and external auditors for payroll audits, testing, and remediation
Proactively identify and mitigate operational and financial risks

Financial Management & Close

Own payroll accruals including wages, bonuses, commissions, and statutory liabilities
Partner with Finance on month-end and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate GL postings, reconciliations, and audit-ready payroll data

Payroll Systems & Transformation

Oversee payroll platforms such as ADP, CloudPay, and Workday
Drive system optimization, integrations, and controls in partnership with HRIS and IT
Support global payroll transformations, implementations, and vendor transitions

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Manage relationships with global payroll vendors and ensure adherence to SLAs
Act as a strategic partner to HR, Total Rewards, Finance, and Audit teams

Process Excellence

Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Enhance scalability and efficiency within global payroll operations
12+ years of experience in payroll, with significant exposure to global/shared services environments
Proven experience in a public company or SOX-compliant setup
Strong expertise in payroll accruals, reconciliations, and financial close cycles
Hands-on experience with ADP, CloudPay, and Workday
Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-country payroll operations
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience building or scaling global payroll shared services / COEs
Exposure to payroll transformation and system implementations
Background in audit, controls, and risk management
MBA, CPA, or payroll certification is advantageous

Our client is a leading global organization with a strong presence across multiple geographies, operating within a mature shared services and governance-driven environment. They are known for their robust financial controls, scalable operations, and continued investment in global process excellence and transformation.

Opportunity to lead a global payroll function in a high-impact role
Exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, HR, and Technology
A platform to drive transformation and build scalable payroll operations

As the Director - Global Payroll, you will lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of global payroll delivery within a centralized shared services environment.

You will play a critical role in driving consistency, compliance, and scalability across global payroll processes, while partnering closely with Finance, HR, Technology, and Audit stakeholders.

Director Global Payroll (US Shift