Director, Global Payroll Operations

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Global Payroll Operations to coordinate and expand our global payroll operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across all countries where we operate. The Director will coordinate payroll strategy, vendor management, compliance, systems optimization, and team leadership while working closely with Finance, HR, Legal and Tax.

The ideal candidate brings deep global payroll expertise, strong operational rigor, and the ability to drive transformation in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Global Payroll Planning & Direction

• Develop and implement a global payroll strategy aligned with business growth and geographic expansion.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global payroll team.
• Establish scalable processes and governance models to support multi-country payroll operations.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for global payroll matters.

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, statutory reporting, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate/support audits (internal and external) related to payroll and ensure remediation of findings.
• Manage payroll-related SOX controls and risk mitigation frameworks.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize global payroll systems and integrations with HRIS and finance systems.
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