The Director Global Payroll reports to the VP Total Rewards and HR Operations and will oversee payroll for over 11,000 employees worldwide. This position is responsible for managing our global payroll operations, and aligning systems, processes and tool across each of our regions. This leader will undertake all global payroll transformation projects, provide insights to various stakeholders, manage risks, ensure adherence to local statutory requirements and set up a scalable payroll delivery organization globally. This position will have both solid line and dotted line direct reports located in the U.S., Mexico, Asia and Europe.

• Architect the Company’s global payroll strategy and operating model to support our evolving HR Shared Services model and partner with the HR and Finance Leads worldwide to ensure appropriate interdependencies are functioning correctly
• Drive consistent, global processes and coordinate regional efforts towards global process standardization in line with statutory requirements, while allowing local flexibility as needed
• Maximize the effectiveness of technologies and supporting processes to drive continuous improvement and change initiatives. Provide engaged and involved project management for ongoing payroll system transitions and the implementation of global time and attendance system
• Provide oversight of global payroll teams and monitor regional payroll processing centers in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America ensuring payroll is accurate, timely and complies with various government regulations
• Work closely with Accounting, assist with journal entries, account reconciliations and other duties related to accounting of payroll functions. Partner closely with accounting teams that support regional payroll centers
• Lead the continuous improvement of payroll delivery globally including developing business cases to present to various leaders
• Work closely with internal audit to complete timely quarterly and annual compliance SOX reviews. Train and mentor the global payroll teams to ensure compliance
• Coach staff and provide on-going feedback to develop employees and meet goals
• Build cross-functional partnerships to define and develop successful, scalable processes and practices
• Own the global payroll vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, consolidation, and management in partnership with other key internal stakeholders
• Provide audit and oversight to the global payroll teams, ensuring that compliance and government interaction requirements are met

EXPERIENCE:
Essential:

• 10+ years of progressive experience with either HR systems, Payroll systems or a combination of both with demonstrated strong project management skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and define how the HRIS and HR processes meet business needs and the ability to spot data discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Experience managing a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative manner while maintaining flexibility and a team orientation
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to resolve end user issues quickly and accurately
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – with advanced use of formulas and functions in Excel

Desirable:

• Knowledge of SAP and/or Success Factors enterprise HRIS / HCM experience preferred
• Knowledge of both ADP and Excelity Global Payroll Systems preferred
• Background and/or understanding of accounting principles strongly preferred
• International experience strongly preferred

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Systems, Finance, Accounting or related field is required