VP, Global Payroll

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring consistent service delivery
• Establish and maintain global payroll and time tracking policies and procedures
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across regions and coordinate timely implementation
• Own payroll governance and accuracy, including control design and root-cause analysis
• Serve as the global escalation owner for complex payroll risks and incidents
• Oversee payroll-related accounting coordination
• Manage payroll vendor performance and relationships
• Partner with HR, HRIS, Finance, Legal, and vendors for end-to-end process integrity

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, multi-country payroll oversight
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent payroll experience/certification
• Extensive knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
• Expertise in payroll controls, audit readiness, and reconciliations
• Demonstrated experience validating payroll tax filings and statutory compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and manage complex, high-risk operational processes
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, integrations, and data governance (HRIS-to-payroll-to-GL)
• Experience leading payroll transformation, standardization, and automation initiatives at scale
• Familiarity with SOX controls and regulated/financial services environments
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required