We are looking for a Senior Director of Payroll who will report into the VP of Global Business Services (GBS) Finance. This individual will serve as the global lead for McDonald’s Payroll strategy & operations. You will be responsible for defining the long-term Payroll strategy as well as defining and executing payroll operations in partnership with managed service providers, Market payroll teams, and Finance/People leadership.

• Assess Global McD Payroll landscape and define short-term and long-term global Payroll solution architecture and strategy for McDonald’s
• Identify & align on future state Payroll solutions, operating model, and organizational structure for McDonald’s to implement
• Define roadmap and Program plan to implement & activate Global Payroll strategy
• Drive execution of defined Payroll solution architecture & strategy globally, partnering cross-functionally with Finance, People, and Market Leadership
• Integrate & support Payroll-related deployment activities across Finance and People functions as they both look to modernize their capabilities
• Manage and oversee Global Payroll operations teams across Markets
• Ensure compliance with McDonald’s standards and local payroll / labor regulations & laws
• Oversee payroll audits, as needed
• Lead and develop payroll teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support standardization & shared initiatives

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field; certified payroll professional (CPP) preferred

Professional Experience & Skills:

• Payroll Operations: Significant track record in payroll service management, with a proven record of managing Payroll operations
• Knowledge of Payroll solutions: marketplace, and best practices in terms of Payroll systems, operating models, and regulatory environment across counties, with the ability to use data-driven insights for strategic decision-making
• Proven success in defining payroll strategies and managing payroll operations for global companies
• Comprehensive knowledge of leading payroll processes; strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll
• Experience in ensuring compliance with company standards and global payroll regulations, as well as payroll audits
• Change agent by nature demonstrating an appetite for driving transformational change & challenging status quo
• Superior organization skills and ability to identify key connections and manage relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Proven experience leading & working in a matrixed environment & program – ability to proactively manage, support, and delegate work across team members
• Excellent leadership abilities, with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to identify, clarify, and resolve issues and risks, ensuring effective risk mitigation
• Passion for leveraging technology to enhance processes and create better experiences
• Be able to quickly adapt to changes, remaining flexible and effective in dynamic environment