Job Description

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

Process Excellence

The Successful Applicant

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