Director of Global Payroll & Mobility

Position: Director of Global Payroll & Mobility - 940
Location: Broomfield

US Broomfield, CO Professional Services – HR /Full-time /On-site

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Director of Global Payroll & Mobility, responsible for leading Quantinuum's global payroll operations, time and attendance administration, mobility programs, immigration processes, and relocation support.
   This role will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across a rapidly growing global workforce, while providing a seamless employee experience throughout payroll and mobility-related processes. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Legal, Total Rewards, HR This an onsite role based in Broomfield, CO. Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers.

All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Payroll Operations 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.

Time & Attendance Administration 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.

Global Mobility & Immigration 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.

Relocation Administration Manage global relocation programs and vendor relationships.

Oversee relocation benefits administration and employee support services.

Monitor program effectiveness, cost management, and employee experience.

Equity Administration Partnership 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.

Compliance & Risk Management 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.

Leadership & Governance 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.

YOU MUST HAVE:

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…