Director of Payroll & Mobility

This is an onsite role based in Broomfield, CO. Quantinuum believes employees work better, more efficiently, and more collaboratively in close proximity, though this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week with approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across all countries and entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Establish payroll governance, controls, audit processes, and operating procedures.
• Manage payroll provider relationships and service delivery performance.
• Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Own global time and attendance processes and supporting systems.
• Ensure integrity of employee time data and payroll integrations.
• Monitor exception reporting and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Establish controls and audits to improve compliance and data quality.
• Oversee global mobility programs, including international assignments, transfers, visas, and work permits.
• Manage relationships with immigration counsel and mobility service providers.
• Coordinate payroll, tax, and compliance requirements associated with cross-border employee movement.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations while supporting business mobility needs.
• Manage global relocation programs and vendor relationships.
• Oversee relocation benefits administration and employee support services.
• Monitor program effectiveness, cost management, and employee experience.
• Partner with Total Rewards, Finance, and Legal to support equity administration processes.
• Ensure proper payroll treatment and taxation of equity transactions.
• Support employee education and inquiries related to payroll impacts of equity awards.
• Maintain compliance with global payroll, employment tax, and labor regulations.
• Ensure payroll records and supporting documentation remain audit ready.
• Lead internal and external audits related to payroll and mobility processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary process changes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll and mobility team.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and reporting mechanisms to measure operational effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leadership on operational risks, workforce planning, and growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Minimum 5+ years managing global payroll operations and teams.
• Experience supporting multi-country payroll environments.
• Must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, worker granted asylum, or refugee status.
• Candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxation, compliance, and audit controls.
• Experience with ADP, Celergo, Workday, or global payroll platforms.
• Experience supporting equity administration and payroll taxation.
• Mobility, immigration, or expatriate administration experience.
• Experience supporting a high-growth technology or public-company environment.
• Strong analytical and process improvement capabilities.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $187,000 – $243,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. This role is incentive eligible, and the range posted is inclusive of bonus target.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.