Director, Global Payroll & HR Operations
Purpose of Role
The Head of Global Payroll leads Under Armour’s enterprise payroll function, overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for 15,000 teammates worldwide. This leader sets the global payroll strategy, elevates operational excellence, and drives modernization of payroll platforms, data flow, and processes. They partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, Technology, and regional leadership teams to build a scalable, compliant, digital-first payroll ecosystem. This leader owns payroll governance, vendor strategy, process optimization, analytics, risk management, and payroll experience across all regions.
Your Impact
Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute a global payroll strategy aligned with UA’s people, financial, and operational priorities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global payroll organization with clear goals, capabilities, and succession planning.
- Champion a culture of data stewardship, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, HR, or related field.
12+ years of payroll experience, including global payroll and tax exposure.
5+ years of people leadership in a multinational organization.
Experience in the retail industry or a similarly-complex organization.
Experience managing relationships with payroll platforms, particularly ADP.
Experience in accounting and corporate finance matters.
Experience with SuccessFactors Employee Central is a plus.
Experience leading enterprise-wide payroll transformations and system implementations.
Deep and credible technical expertise
Influences stakeholders to align on common objectives and decisions
Develops the capabilities of the payroll team
Creative and analytical; takes a practical approach to problem solving
Excellent customer service focus and experience
Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization
Manages multiple projects and works in multiple systems simultaneously
Responds flexibly as organizational requirements and systems change
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion with sensitive data.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
Workplace Location
Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore (HQ) office.
Work Schedule
This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
Base Compensation
$155,000.00-$200,000.00 USD
Benefits & Perks
Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.