Director, Global Payroll

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations across the U.S. and international locations.
• Manage and mentor the payroll team.
• Oversee U.S. payroll processing through ADP and coordinate international payrolls with external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations.
• Review payroll changes including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefits deductions.
• Manage payroll tax reporting, audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes.
• Serve as the owner of payroll-related internal controls and compliance activities.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting on payroll initiatives and employee inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems, processes, and reporting.
• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and implementations.
• Manage payroll impacts related to equity compensation programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll experience, including leadership experience within a global organization.
• Prior people management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and international payroll practices.
• Experience managing multi-country payroll operations.
• ADP experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a process improvement mindset.